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tourism contract negotiator

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Tourism contract negotiators negotiate tourism-related contracts between a tour operator and tourism service providers.

3339.8 ISCO 3339 ESCO source
Competences
26
Groups
3
Essential
21
Optional
5

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

1 competence
tourism market

The study of the tourism market on a international, regional and local level and considering worldwide tourist destinations.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
contract law

The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.

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Essential skills and competences 19 competences

Occupation specific

4 competences
ensure contract termination and follow-up

Guarantee compliance with all contractual and legal requirements and correctly schedule contract extensions or renewals.

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expand the network of providers

Broaden range of services to clients by seeking opportunities and proposing new local service providers.

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maintain contractual information

Update contractual records and documentation by periodically reviewing them.

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manage allocation of tourism services

Oversee allocation of rooms, seats and tourism services by negotiating with involved parties.

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Sector-specific

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carry out inventory planning

Determine the optimal quantities and timings of inventory in order to align it with sales and production capacity.

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maintain relationship with suppliers

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

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negotiate tourism experience purchases

Reach agreements regarding tourism products and services by negotiating about costs, discounts, terms and volumes.

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Cross-sector

12 competences
apply strategic thinking

Apply generation and effective application of business insights and possible opportunities, in order to achieve competitive business advantage on a long-term basis.

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assist with litigation matters

Provide assistance with the management of litigation matters, including document collection and investigation.

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develop tourism products

Develop and promote tourism products, activities, services and package deals.

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handle personal identifiable information

Administer sensitive personal information on customers securely and discreetly

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manage contract disputes

Monitor issues that arise between the parties involved in a contract and provide solutions in order to avoid lawsuits.

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manage contracts

Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes in line with any legal limitations.

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manage health and safety standards

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

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manage medium term objectives

Monitor medium term schedules with budget estimations and reconciliation on a quarterly basis.

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monitor contractor performance

Manage contractor performance and assess whether they are meeting the agreed standard and correct underperformance if needed.

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negotiate price

Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.

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negotiate supplier arrangements

Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.

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perform contract compliance audits

Execute a thorough contract compliance audit, ensuring that goods or services are being delivered in a correct and timely fashion, checking for clerical errors or missed credits and discounts and starting procedures for cash recovery.

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Optional skills and competences 5 competences

Occupation specific

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Cross-sector

5 competences
build business relationships

Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.

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coordinate operational activities

Synchronise activities and responsibilities of the operational staff to ensure that the resources of an organisation are used most efficiently in pursuit of the specified objectives.

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maintain customer service

Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.

Scope note
Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
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manage distribution channels

Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.

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perform market research

Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

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