Job purpose
The Rail Product Specialist helps manage product, content, inventory and operations of our rail, hotel and ancillary offerings.
Duties and responsibilities
• Support the Rail Product Management team in developing product offerings from conception, through execution, to launch.
• Load contracts, services and packages into the system, calculate pricing, test products and booking functionality,
• Deal with internal and external rail product inquiries.
• Support contracting process with suppliers and be part of the team that fosters strong, productive partnerships with current and new partners (including but not limited to: rail partners, hotels, restaurants, activities, attractions, etc…).
• Be familiar with and use all rail booking and ticketing systems accessed in UK office, including Rail Look Up System.
• Provide support in terms of contract load, auditing and procedure
• Support all relevant projects assigned in the Rail Product department
• Check rail costings, booking and ticketing to insure accuracy and compliance for all deadlines and rates.
• Research all rail profitability questions and respond in a timely manner as requested.
• Assist in educating sales team and other internal teams team about the product line.
• Attend consumer and trade shows as needed
• Answer sales calls during busy periods if necessary.
• Perform other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Well organized and extremely detail oriented.
• Proven ability to multi-task on multiple projects at once.
• Analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.