Global Cruise Commercial Manager

• Minimum of 5 years experience in commercial management including financial analysis preferably within the cruise or travel industry and for a global or multinational corporation.
  
• Ability to work independently manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
  
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutionorientated approach.
  
• Excellent English communication and negotiation abilities both written & verbal.
  
• Familiarity with cruise industry regulations and practices is an advantage.
  
• A strong work ethic with time management and prioritisation skills to effectively to do what is required to get the job done.
  
• The ability to work well under pressure either independently or within a team environment.
  
• Can handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• An inquisitive analytical and enquiring mind
  
• Advanced Excel skills
  
• Integrity openness and honesty
  
• The ability to travel globally if required
  

• Support the global DMC s and legal team in negotiating contracts with cruise lines to determine the best outcome for company.
  
• Lead the project to consolidate contracts so there is one global contract / set of T&Cs for each cruise line.
  
• Undertaking financial analysis to help the relevant teams understand and improve the margins they generate and to also determine which what each contract is worth
  
• Collecting monitoring and studying data (internal & external) to recommend appropriate actions where necessary particularly in relation to pricing.
  
• Support senior management and cruise operational teams on a wide range of issues including commercial agreements risk management contract administration and accident/incident reports.
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as finance global cruise operations and marketing to achieve business goals while mitigating legal and commercial risks.
  
• Utilize data to develop and implement strategies to optimize best commercial outcomes to support business objectives for global cruise activities.
  
• Stay updated on cruise industry trends regulatory changes and best practices to proactively address commercial challenges and opportunities.
  
• Conduct research and analysis to produce market reports for the cruise teams as required providing recommendations and solutions to commercial issues.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cruise industry partners and stakeholders.
  

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
  
• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Business Management or related field
  

Benefits