Product Specialist - International Sports Travel

Westville , South Africa
full-time

AI overview

Support the development of international sports travel packages and collaborate with the Product Development team to turn ideas into competitive travel experiences.

Edusport Travel is one of South Africa’s leading sports travel specialists, trusted for over two decades for delivering exceptional travel experiences to major sporting events around the world. We curate top-quality travel packages, personalised itineraries, and unforgettable sporting journeys for individuals, groups, corporates, schools, and travel agents. With a reputation for excellence, strong industry partnerships, and a passionate team behind our brand, Edusport continues to grow as a market leader in both sports and adventure travel. 

 We are looking for a creative, proactive, and detail-driven Product Specialist to join our team.

This role is responsible for assisting in designing, costing, coordination and quality control of travel packages accross our sports portfolio.

You’ll work closely with the Product Development team to help turn ideas into sellable, competitive travel experiences. It’s a role that blends organisation, creativity, systems accuracy, and commercial awareness — all within a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and structuring of international sports travel packages
  • Accurately load and maintain product information in internal systems
  • Create and update promotional packages and pricing (including ROE updates)
  • Research sporting events, destinations, and venues
  • Prepare engaging product documents and presentations (including Canva design work)
  • Ensure all product information is professionally presented across internal systems and the website
  • Update website content via WordPress and liaise with digital partners where required
  • Monitor competitor offerings and support the development of competitive, commercially sound products
  • Work to agreed timelines to ensure products are launched on schedule
  • Collaborate closely with the Product Development team and support broader company projects

Requirements

  • Strong computer literacy with the ability to work quickly and confidently across multiple systems
  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general digital tools
  • High level of attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Comfortable working under pressure during peak sales and launch periods
  • International travel experience (having travelled internationally on more than one occasion with a practical understanding of global travel logistics)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow structured processes while also thinking creatively
  • Naturally organised and structured
  • Pro-active and solutions focussed
  • Has a strong interest in sport and international travel
  • Enjoyes working as part of a colloaborative team
  • Good sense of commercial awareness and understand what makes a product competitive

Cullinan Holdings operates in the travel and tourism sector, encompassing divisions like Edusport Travel and Pentravel. They specialize in delivering tailored travel experiences for various audiences, from sports enthusiasts to leisure travelers, leveraging strong industry partnerships to create memorable journeys.

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