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Product Development Associate (Travel Product & Itinerary Planning)

Hiredly X

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AI-generated summary

  • Plan, cost and refine itineraries; source suppliers, negotiate rates and hand to Ops.
  • Create destination experiences and add-ons that enhance guest journeys.
  • Own product end-to-end: negotiate, set pricing and see your itineraries executed!

RM 2500 - RM 3500

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

  • Develop, curate, and manage travel itineraries and destination experiences based on client requirements.
  • Research travel trends, destinations, tourism products, and competitor offerings to identify new opportunities.
  • Source and evaluate hotels, transport providers, DMCs, ticketing providers, restaurants, activities, and other travel suppliers.
  • Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers and negotiate rates and commercial terms.
  • Prepare detailed costing, budgeting, and profitability analysis for proposed travel programmes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers and DMCs.
  • Develop unique travel concepts, experiences, and add-ons that enhance the overall guest experience.
  • Ensure itineraries are practical, commercially viable, and able to be executed smoothly by the Operations team.
  • Coordinate closely with Operations and relevant stakeholders before handing over approved itineraries for execution.
  • Monitor client feedback and operational outcomes to identify areas for product and service improvement.
  • Prepare proposals and recommendations in accordance with internal processes, guidelines, and approval requirements.

Job Requirements

  • 3–7 years of experience in travel product development, travel operations, purchasing, sourcing, or a related field.
  • Good knowledge of travel destinations, tourism products, market trends, and customer preferences.
  • Strong experience in supplier sourcing, procurement, and contract/rate negotiation.
  • Able to prepare accurate travel costing, budgets, and profitability calculations.
  • Creative and resourceful with the ability to develop attractive and differentiated travel experiences.

Skills

Travel Advisory

Additional Info

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Career Level

Junior Executive

Job Specialisation


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Hiredly X, the headhunting team of Hiredly, makes headhunting accessible and affordable for every employer, no matter the size or industry. We help employers screen and source the best candidates through exclusive access to our job portal database.Assisted with AI, we make the headhunting process fast and accurate, allowing us to be competitive with our fees.