Abercrombie & Kent USA is a company that specializes in travel and accommodation services. The DMC Contracting Specialist supports the Product Team by managing supplier and product information, ensuring accurate documentation and organization of contracts, and contributing to the development of new destinations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain rate agreements and contract library
- Update and maintain supplier info in all systems and disperse to all teams
- Maintain supplier audit process and insurance information
- Assist the Product team in identifying new products and destinations with current or new suppliers
- Assist in managing & controlling supplier costings, excursion pricing, and margins
- Conduct product training for sales teams (external and internal)
- Assist with marketing initiatives (educational, fam trips, staff requests) & AK website content
- Assist with ad hoc projects pertaining to supplier information
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Strong analytical and commercial awareness
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and maintain complex information
- Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, problem-solving ability, and self-motivation
- Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian geography, including key tourist destinations and attractions
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet production and commercial deadlines
- Technologically proficient, including Microsoft Office applications; experience with travel software platforms (particularly Travel Studio) is an advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred and/or equivalent related industry experience
- Additional language skills are an asset
Benefits
- Group life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Travel discounts
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
Company Overview
Abercrombie & Kent was founded in 1962, when Geoffrey Kent and his parents pioneered the first modern luxury safari, a bespoke mobile camp unprecedented in its sophistication. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.abercrombiekent.com/.