Product Development Executive

SwimTrek Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adventure travel company in the UK is seeking a passionate Product Development Executive to join their team. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Product Development Manager to create new product offerings and manage supplier connections. Responsibilities include conducting research, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring product quality. The role is office-based in Brighton with flexible working hours, offers a performance-related bonus, and comes with generous holiday entitlement. This is a perfect opportunity for those who love travel and open water swimming.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Discounted travel

Swim coaching sessions

Team away trips

33 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Ability to create product workbooks for internal handovers.
• Knowledge about adventure travel destinations and markets.
• Open water swimmer.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Development Manager on new products.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate best commercial rates with suppliers.
• Conduct research analysis and forecasting.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Process improvement

Negotiation skills

Flexibility and initiative

Ability to work in a busy environment

Relationship building

Self-management and motivation

Foreign language proficiency

Passion for adventure travel

Job description

SwimTrek is a leading provider of open-water swimming holidays, delivering exceptional experiences for our guests across some of the world’s most beautiful swimming locations. We pride ourselves on offering personalised, high-quality service and creating unforgettable memories for our customers. We embrace diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and create an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. If you need any special arrangements, please let us know.

The Role

The Product Development Executive will collaborate with the Product Development Manager to research and develop new product portfolios, establish and maintain supplier relationships, and create product workbooks for internal handovers and on-location execution. Additionally, they will work closely with teams and suppliers to assess and ensure products meet established criteria. They will also be involved in negotiating best commercial rates and renewing ongoing agreements to enhance supplier relationships.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the key responsibilities of the role are:

• Product and Strategy Planning
• Research Analysis and Forecasting
• Product Development and Management
• Quality Management
• Assisting at events, as required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative.
• Ability to improve processes and systems.
• Ability to work within a busy environment, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to build professional relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures adapting the message accordingly
• Ability to negotiate with a variety of different suppliers.
• Ability to self-manage and motivate.
• Able to travel, including overseas, and be flexible with working hours.
• To be able to speak a foreign language.
• Passionate about adventure travel.
• Knowledge about adventure travel destinations and markets
• Open water swimmer
• The list of responsibilities should not be considered exhaustive. You may be required to undertake various other duties as reasonably required.

Why SwimTrek?

• LOCATION: Office based - located on Brighton Beach (Sea Lanes) overlooking a 50m pool and the sea
• SALARY: Market rate
• HOLIDAYS: 33 days (inc. Bank Holidays)
• WORKING HOURS: Full time based on 37.5 hours a week
• FLEXIBLE HOURS: Between 8AM-6PM with remote working options.
• OTHER INCENTIVES (but not limited to):
• Performance related bonus
• Discounted travel
• Swim Coaching sessions
• Team away trips

The details:

• Full-time (37.5 hours a week)

More information: https://www.swimtrek.com/job-vacancy-product-development-executive

How to Apply:

If you feel that you are the right person for this position and that you can bring the required skills to the role,apply here by Monday 12 January 2026.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so the position may be filled before the advertised closing date.

Make a splash with your career – join SwimTrek as our Product Development Executive!