Assistant Contracting Manager, Central Europe

Requisition ID: 2952

Department: Contracting

Work Type: Remote

Application Close Date: 17th April 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

We’re looking for an Assistant Contracting Manager, Central Europe to help shape the future of our supplier partnerships in the region. Reporting to the Contracting Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting our contracting function, ensuring we secure the best rates, maintain strong supplier relationships, and contribute to the success of our trips. You’ll assist with sourcing and managing accommodation and transportation suppliers, managing trip profitability, negotiating contracts, researching alternative service providers, and working closely with the Destination Product team to assist with new product development and pricing.

This is a full-time, remote role based in the Czech Republic, ideally in Prague or a commutable distance to Prague. While you’ll initially work from home, our long-term plan is to establish an office in the region. Occasional travel to our regional East Europe office in Zagreb will be required.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

Knowledge of regional trip operations, preferably in small group adventures

Experience in the tourism industry, specifically in contracting, reservations, or supplier management

Knowledge/Understanding working within a Destination Management Company, managing tourism suppliers, and negotiating costs

Strong negotiation skills and experience securing competitive terms with suppliers (accommodation, transportation, activities)

Familiarity with travel-related systems and Microsoft Office (including Excel)

Good knowledge of tourism in Central Europe, particularly the Czech Republic and surrounding countries

Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams

Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in adventure travel, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us grow our presence in Central Europe!

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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