About the Opportunity 
Discova is looking for a Contracting Executive to join our Tokyo team. You will support the Contracting Team leader in delivery of elements combined to be effective and influential product development activities. We believe that a strong focus on develop the contract unique and irresistible product is the key to our success. If you have industry knowledge, passionate about Japan and a shark when it comes to negotiating with existing and new suppliers than we would love to hear from you!   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Live the product strategy ensuring Discova has a competitively priced and comprehensive offer matched to sales demand and targets.  

• Conduct competitor research and benchmarking incoming contracts and promotion to ensure Discova’s offer is relevant, competitive, and unique for our different sales markets and partners. 

• Work with key suppliers and Discova’s team to collect all needed tour information and picture material for product brochures.  

• You will assist Leader with day to day key Product Sourcing activities. 

• Enroll suppliers through the supply enrollment process and contact Suppliers to contract rates and availability. 

• Live and breathe Responsible travel policies and encourage others to do the same. 

• Develop lasting relationships with suppliers to ensure Discova’s clients receive excellent on-the-ground support. 

• Consistently upskill and keep updated with all Discova Products and Services. 

 
About you: 
The Essentials: 

• A Bachelor Degree in Tourism, Sales & Marketing or 1+ years experience in Tourism Industry An understanding of the inner workings of the travel industry and comprehensive travel industry knowledge. 

• Good command of both written and spoken English and local language.  

 
The Attributes: 

• Attention to details and preciseness in maintaining record and database. 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and implementing change when needed. 

• Excellent communicator to a diverse range of people (customers, suppliers, team members, leaders). 

• Well-developed and problem-solving skill. 

• Customer centric with commitment to high standards of service delivery. 

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills across culture. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.  

• Flexible rotating roster that may include late nights, weekends and early mornings and flexible with uncertainties/changing priorities and under pressure.