What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracting Specialist position at Abercrombie & Kent USA?
Job Description
Position Summary
The Contracting Specialist supports the Product Team by researching, collecting, and managing supplier and product information for land services and accommodation. The role ensures that contract terms, product details, and commercial information are accurately documented, organized, and maintained within internal systems, making them easily accessible to sales and operational teams.
Acting as a central information resource between suppliers and internal systems, the Contracting Specialist helps maintain a well-documented and competitive product portfolio. The role also supports the development of new destinations by identifying potential partners, gathering market intelligence, and contributing to the expansion of the company’s product offering.
Responsibilities And Accountabilities
A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
EEO Statement
Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Position Summary
The Contracting Specialist supports the Product Team by researching, collecting, and managing supplier and product information for land services and accommodation. The role ensures that contract terms, product details, and commercial information are accurately documented, organized, and maintained within internal systems, making them easily accessible to sales and operational teams.
Acting as a central information resource between suppliers and internal systems, the Contracting Specialist helps maintain a well-documented and competitive product portfolio. The role also supports the development of new destinations by identifying potential partners, gathering market intelligence, and contributing to the expansion of the company’s product offering.
Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Maintain rate agreements and contract library
- Update and maintain supplier info in all systems and disperse to all teams
- Maintain supplier audit process and insurance information
- Assist the Product team in identifying new products and destinations with current or new suppliers
- Assist in managing & controlling supplier costings, excursion pricing, and margins
- Conduct product training for sales teams (external and internal)
- Assist with marketing initiatives (educational, fam trips, staff requests) & AK website content
- Assist with ad hoc projects pertaining to supplier information.
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong analytical and commercial awareness.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and maintain complex information.
- Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, problem-solving ability, and self-motivation.
- Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian geography, including key tourist destinations and attractions.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet production and commercial deadlines.
- Technologically proficient, including Microsoft Office applications; experience with travel software platforms (particularly Travel Studio) is an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are an asset.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred and/or equivalent related industry experience
- Hybrid role based in A&K’s Downers Grove, IL office (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
- 50-57k; position is bonus eligible.
A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
EEO Statement
Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.