Purpose of the role The role of Product Manager is an integral role in the development of our products inside Malaysia. The suitable candidate will set the tone and guide the various teams in sending newly developed tours and updated travel options for its customers as well ensure that rates with all suppliers are on par with the market. Based in Kuala Lumpur, the ideal candidate will become a part of a great team of travel professionals in Malaysia. Overall Responsibilities \xe2\x80\xa2 Responsible for product research and product development \xe2\x80\xa2 Liaising with the customer to understand product requirements \xe2\x80\xa2 Quotations and program detail preparation and checks to be in line with the tour operators\xe2\x80\x99 requirements \xe2\x80\xa2 Actively inspect new hotels, tourism sights and services and provide a report \xe2\x80\xa2 Assisting in the production of yearly catalogues for our business partners \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensuring that all relevant data is uploaded in Asian Trails\xe2\x80\x99 administration system \xe2\x80\xa2 Prepare and update the annual tariff and itinerary descriptions \xe2\x80\xa2 Support the group marketing department with ideas and contributions for the various marketing channels \xe2\x80\xa2 Representing Asian Trails at trade shows, some travel may be required \xe2\x80\xa2 Yearly appraisal of subordinates \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinate within the office all outstanding issues and able to provide support for other activities as assigned by the General Manager Qualification \xe2\x80\xa2 Bachelor Degree in the hospitality and tourism industry \xe2\x80\xa2 Fluent or native in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Any other European language is an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the tourism industry, product Management, Tour Guiding or similar role \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to understand and adapt to the Asian Culture \xe2\x80\xa2 Creative and adventurous personality \xe2\x80\xa2 Positive and dynamic person with the ability to communicate well with all the stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent product and destination knowledge is a requisite \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work independently \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and work flexible hours during peak season. A "Can Do" attitude and positive thinking, includes creative thinking \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to handle sudden changes and emergency cases remotely.
Since our inception in 1999, Asian Trails has grown to become the leading destination management company in Asia with full-service operations in countries across East and South East Asia. Our portfolio of services is highly diverse and includes wholesale leisure arrangements, meeting and conference organization, team building, incentive travel, airport transfers, hotel bookings and a range of tour packages that includes cultural, historical, social and adventure-based programs. Headquartered in Bangkok, we operate in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Our specialist destination management professionals provide the best leisure and travel services available on the market. We take our leisure guests beyond the window of a tour bus to the Real Asia so that they smell, taste, touch and experience the beating heart of every place they visit.
Bachelor\'s or Equivalent