What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Travel Planner position at GoNorth Travel, LLC?
GoNorth Travel LLC is a receptive tour operator and agent for travel agencies in German speaking Europe, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, and also the U.S..
Winter work hours: flexible, Mondays-Fridays
Summer work hours: 8AM-5PM active, standby until 8PM, Mondays-Fridays,
Limited hours & standby Saturdays/Sundays
During training: 8AM to 4PM, Monday-Friday
Salary:
- $25.00/hour during first months while being trained.
- Subsequent increases based on responsibilities taken over.
- $30.00 – $35.00 once extensive knowledge achieved, and special responsibilities taken over.
Subsequent increases based on performance.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of work in travel planning
- Extensive knowledge about service providers (activities and accommodations) in Alaska and Yukon
- Minimum of 1 season spent in Alaska
- Ability to solve problems while working independently
- Good communication skills and work in a team
- German language skills are beneficial for this position but not required
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Email network with the employees of our client partners, as well as service providers
- Craft quotes for suggested travel itineraries
- Enter bookings into our reservation system
- Provide relevant documentation for the end consumer, including detailed trip description in German or English and the corresponding vouchers.
- Assist clients on the road when they encounter challenges
- Attend meetings with service provider partners, and market our products to existing and new clients.
- Work in team with co-workers in Alaska and Zurich, Switzerland
Benefits offered:
- 401(k) matching up to 4%
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Employee discount
TO APPLY:
Submit your application, a letter explaining your past work as travel planner, your knowledge of Alaska and Yukon, your experience in customer service, travel trade; and your resume via email to human.resources@gonorth-alaska.com
Once you are considered a candidate, we will ask you to provide reference contacts for questions regarding qualifications listed above and proved at previous work places.
Salary : $25
