Product Development Executive

Job Description

Join the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) as a Product Development Executive and help shape the future of Dominica’s tourism industry. You will collaborate with the Product Promotions Manager to craft and execute the Product Development plan. This includes guiding the development of promotional materials for niche markets and fostering strong relationships with tourism stakeholders to drive industry growth.

Responsibility

• Product Development: Develops, leads, and implements a product development methodology that will result in recommendations for new product offerings.
• Market Research & Intelligence: Undertakes market research and market intelligence to include surveys and other external data collection strategies to ascertain consumer needs and preferences and new trends within the sector. Plans and executes tourism educational programs and tourism sector development programs
• Marketing Implementation: Works in conjunction with the Marketing team to maintain marketing needs required for the product development.
• Industry Relations: Develops and implements communication strategies for sustainable relationships with Tourism stakeholders and provides information to stakeholders to develop awareness of market potential, and marketing opportunities among members of the Dominican Tourism Industry.

Experience and Qualifications

• Applicants should possess relevant qualifications at Degree level in Tourism and Destination Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or a Business-related field.
• A minimum of one year work experience in tourism product development and/or other areas of the tourism industry.
• Sound understanding of tourism sector needs; including health and wellness and community tourism.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• High level of proficiency in the use of Information and Communication Technologies
• Sound understanding of business principles and the commercial environment within which DDA operates
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and experience interacting with high-profile executives and clients.
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Benefits and Others

The position is to be filled on a contractual basis, subject to renewal upon decision by the Board of Directors.

Application Process and timeline:

Indicate your interest by forwarding your Cover Letter, Resume and three (3) references in sealed envelopes, marked "Application for the Position of Product Development Executive", and addressed to:

The CEO/Director of Tourism
Discover Dominica Authority
Ground and 1st Floor,
5-7 Great Marlborough Street
Roseau, Dominica

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, August 15, 2024.