Product Buyer

The Opportunity:

Under Sunwing Vacations, we are looking for a Product Buyer to join us in making vacation dreams come true. As the Product Buyer, you will be a problem-solving individual, responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our hotel suppliers. As a Product Buyer, you are detail-oriented in the completion of contracts and are effectively able to prioritize and meet deadlines as required. The position reports to the Director, Product Support, and will be located in Toronto, ON. 

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for maintaining good and constant relationship/communication with suppliers.
• Monitor on a daily basis sales forecast per destination.
• Monitor the completion of contracts (promo rooms, marketing contributions, rep rooms, specialty packages, group promotions, staff travel, terms and Conditions, deposits, guarantees, payment terms, and any and all information in relation to contracts).
• Have a weekly meeting with director and specialist to review sales and develop a weekly strategy (review rate reductions, promotions being pursued, master product plan updating as well as any and all relevant charts to the business).
• Ensure Payload and other relevant departments are notified of actions needed to address possible shortfalls.
• Monitor promotional rate reductions to ensure competitiveness.
• Monitor short term changes in hotel offering and advise internally (ARCC)
• Assist when necessary, inventory and operations to increase allotment and decrease cutoffs
• Assist with the organization and implementation of fam trips as required
• Obtain complimentary rooms for promotions when necessary
• Review destination weekly report and address any consistent deficiencies with suppliers
• Produce monthly rate analysis report
• Monitor on a daily basis the sales per destination 60 days out
• Keep abreast of competitive actions and prices
• Evaluate on an ongoing basis the profitability of routes and hotels
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the destination as a whole
• Train staff on an annual basis on the destinations and hotels as required
• Liaise with suppliers on a regular basis
• Proactively anticipate market trends and contact partners for special pricing and conditions
• Arrange complimentary rooms for staff when required
• Conduct ongoing coaching and Quality check on contractual changes
• Other duties as assigned

 What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in the Travel Industry.
• Degree in Travel and Tourism is an asset as knowledge and understanding of products related to tourism is required.
• Knowledge of TTS - Soft Voyage, Excel, PowerPoint, and Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills.
• Tour Operator experience an asset
• Travel as required
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is an asset

What We Offer:

• Hybrid Work Opportunities

• Goodlife Corporate Discount

• Growth opportunities

• Free Parking
• Open concept, collaborative workspace

• Fresh Café with delicious snacks and meals at a subsidized price!
• Opportunity to give back through our social responsibility initiatives
• See for yourself! @sunwinglife