Contracting Manager – Tours & Activities

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Contracting Manager securing supplier agreements across France for HBX Group, a global travel technology partner. Driving product competitiveness, revenue, margins, and market growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate competitive commercial agreements with suppliers to maximise sales, revenue, and operating margin
  • Build, maintain, and develop strong supplier relationships through regular contact, both in market and remotely
  • Achieve contracting, sales, override, and marketing contribution targets in line with agreed business objectives
  • Implement destination and product strategies aligned with regional priorities and company KPIs
  • Identify and secure new commercial, promotional, and marketing opportunities to drive incremental revenue and market share
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and destination developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
  • Manage supplier performance and service levels, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate closely with global sales and commercial teams, ensuring awareness of product developments and key market opportunities
  • Analyse commercial performance and produce data-driven recommendations using Microsoft Excel and other business tools
  • Develop strategic plans that prioritise key and emerging revenue-producing suppliers and support long-term business growth
  • Identify innovative ways to strengthen our market position and differentiate our product offering from competitors
  • Represent HBX Group professionally with suppliers and external stakeholders

Requirements:

  • 3+ years' experience in a contracting, commercial, purchasing, or supplier management role
  • Strong knowledge of the French tourism, experiences, or travel market
  • Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
  • Proven negotiation and relationship management skills
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities and drive results
  • Excellent organisational and analytical skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Benefits:

  • Attractive benefits package
  • Innovative, engaging and multicultural environment
  • Opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world
  • Opportunity to develop your career locally or within one of HBX Group’s working locations across the globe