Keith Prowse Travel specialises in creating unforgettable travel experiences centred around iconic global sports and events. As official travel partners to renowned international events, we offer unique, high-quality travel packages with unparalleled access to the best seats and experiences. Based on our team's extensive firsthand knowledge, we deliver tailor‐made travel solutions for individuals, groups, and businesses.
Role Description
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Senior Product Manager to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role sitting at the intersection of strategic procurement, product innovation, and operational delivery. The role involves leading project timelines, managing supplier relationships, and analysing trends to ensure products meet customer demands and company goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement and Product Design
* Lead strategic sourcing and procurement decisions, identifying and evaluating the right suppliers, partners, and vendors for the business.
* Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with key suppliers and partners.
* Own the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation and concept through to launch and iteration.
* Curate premium, end-to-end travel and hospitality experiences that exceed client expectations, drawing on deep knowledge of sports events, luxury accommodation, and destination partnerships.
Competitor & Market Analysis
* Conduct in-depth competitor analysis and market research to inform product positioning, pricing strategy, and differentiation.
* Monitor industry trends across sports, events, and related sectors to anticipate shifts and keep ahead of the curve.
* Translate insights into actionable recommendations for the senior leadership team.
Stakeholder Management
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including commercial partners, suppliers, and tourism boards.
* Develop relationships with sports bodies, governing organisations, and rights holders to support product development and event access.
* Work closely with hotel partners and tourism boards to build and maintain a network that underpins Keith Prowse Travel's premium product offering.
* Present product strategy and performance updates to senior leadership team with confidence and clarity.
Event Operations & Delivery
* Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure products and solutions are effectively integrated into live event delivery.
* Support the planning and execution of events, ensuring product performance meets the standards required in high‐pressure, time‐sensitive environments.
* Leverage relationships with hotels, tourism partners, and local destination management companies to ensure seamless, high‐quality guest experiences at every touchpoint.
* Partner with the marketing team to develop go‐to‐market strategies, campaign briefs, and promotional plans for new and existing products.
* Provide product expertise to support content creation, brand positioning, and audience engagement initiatives.
* Align product messaging with broader marketing objectives and commercial goals.
About You
* 6+ years of product management experience with a proven track record delivering products/events in fast‐moving environments.
* Experience in strategic procurement, vendor management, or supply chain within a product context.
* Strong analytical capability with experience translating market intelligence into strategy.
* Hands‐on involvement in operational delivery within events, live experiences, or similarly time‐critical environments.
* Experience working within the sports industry - whether in sporting events, sports technology, tourism, or an adjacent field.
* Familiarity with licensing, or partnership models common in sports and events.
Skills & Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a bias for action and strong commercial acumen.
* Collaborative by nature, but confident in driving decisions and owning outcomes.
* Comfortable operating in ambiguity and adapting quickly in a dynamic, high‐growth environment.
* Highly organised with project management capability across multiple workstreams simultaneously.
What We Offer
* A senior role with genuine influence over Keith Prowse Travel's product and commercial direction.
* A collaborative, high‐performance culture with a passion for sport and excellence.
* Opportunity to work across major events and high‐profile partnerships.
* Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
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