Manage the supplier network of our New Zealand desk remotely: rates, allotments, onboarding and quality. For candidates in South and South-East Asia.
About Explera DMC
Explera DMC is a B2B destination management company (DMC). Travel agents and tour operators book hotels, transfers, tours, guides and events for their customers through Explera, and our teams in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong arrange and deliver those services. We also hire for remote roles open to candidates worldwide.
Role overview
We are seeking a proactive Supplier Executive for our New Zealand desk, to build and manage our network of hotels, lodges, coach and car-hire companies, activity providers and guides across New Zealand.
Good trips depend on good suppliers. You will make sure our sales and operations teams always have accurate rates, reliable partners and clear product notes.
The role is remote and home-based, for people living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia. You work the New Zealand desk's business hours, 09:00–18:00 New Zealand time (NZST, or NZDT in summer), Monday to Saturday (an early-morning shift in Asia: 05:00–14:00 in Manila and Kuala Lumpur and 02:30–11:30 in India and Sri Lanka, one hour earlier while New Zealand is on daylight saving time (late September to early April)), on a freelance contract with Explera DMC Limited (Hong Kong), paid monthly in US dollars.
Key responsibilities
1. Supplier sourcing & onboarding
- Source and onboard new suppliers, including contracts and supplier profiles
- Hold video calls with new hotels and activity providers, and write clear product notes for the sales team
2. Rates, allotments & systems
- Load and maintain rates, allotments, release periods and policies in our booking system
- Collect new season rates and special offers on time
3. Negotiation & quality
- Negotiate rates and group terms with the contracting manager
- Follow up guest feedback and supplier documents to keep quality high
4. Compliance & documentation
- Keep supplier contracts, licences and insurance certificates current
- Resolve billing and service issues with operations and finance
Requirements
- 1+ years in contracting, purchasing, reservations or supplier management in travel or hospitality
- Accurate data entry and strong Excel skills
- Organised and persistent in following up
- Business English, written and spoken: you work with partners and suppliers in English every day
- English is the only working language of this desk
- Knowledge of New Zealand as a destination is a plus
- Living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia, and able to invoice Explera monthly as a freelancer
- Able to work 09:00–18:00 New Zealand time (NZST, or NZDT in summer), Monday to Saturday
- Your own laptop, a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work and take calls
- Backup power and a backup connection (UPS or power bank, mobile data) so a power cut does not stop your shift
Remote contract
This is a remote, home-based role. It is open only to people living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia: you do not need to relocate, and there is no visa or work permit to arrange.
- Engagement: freelance (independent contractor) with Explera DMC Limited, Hong Kong
- Fee: USD 400–650 a month, depending on experience, paid monthly in US dollars against your invoice
- Working hours: 09:00–18:00 New Zealand time (NZST, or NZDT in summer), Monday to Saturday. That is an early-morning shift in Asia: 05:00–14:00 in Manila and Kuala Lumpur and 02:30–11:30 in India and Sri Lanka, one hour earlier while New Zealand is on daylight saving time (late September to early April)
- You handle your own tax and social security in your country of residence
- Explera provides the booking systems, accounts and online training you need; you use your own laptop and internet connection
- Applying is free: Explera never asks candidates for a fee or deposit
Why join Explera DMC?
- Build supplier relationships that shape the trips our partners sell
- Work from home for our New Zealand desk, with a team that supports you online
- Online training on our booking systems, suppliers and destinations
- Gain exposure to global travel markets and cross-border operations across Asia
- Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
Skills and Languages
Languages
- English
- Business
Skills
- Supplier management
- Contracting
- Rate loading
- Negotiation
- Excel
- Remote work
Education
Graduate in any discipline; tourism or hospitality qualifications are a plus
Open to candidates living in
Questions about this role
What does the Supplier Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote) at Explera do?
Manage the supplier network of our New Zealand desk remotely: rates, allotments, onboarding and quality. For candidates in South and South-East Asia. Day to day, the role includes: source and onboard new suppliers, including contracts and supplier profiles; hold video calls with new hotels and activity providers, and write clear product notes for the sales team; load and maintain rates, allotments, release periods and policies in our booking system.
Where is the Supplier Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote) role based, and is it remote?
Location: Remote (South and South-East Asia). Work mode: Remote (open only to candidates living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan or Malaysia). Employment: contract. The role is with Explera DMC Limited, part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company with offices in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience: 1–4 years. Education: Graduate in any discipline; tourism or hospitality qualifications are a plus. Languages: English (Business). Key requirement: 1+ years in contracting, purchasing, reservations or supplier management in travel or hospitality.
What is the salary for the Supplier Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote)?
US$400 – US$650 / month. The final offer depends on your experience and interview and is confirmed in writing.
How do I apply for the Supplier Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote)?
Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/supplier-executive-new-zealand-desk-remote-rdsxnz26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate).
What is the hiring process?
1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.
When does this job close?
Applications close on 4 February 2027. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.
