What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tourism Manager position at New World Travel?
Oversee the coordination and schedule operations.Ensure consistency in department proposals and correspondence.Review employees ticketing and sales activities to ensure cost calculations are correct.Hold staff meetings with the groups department staff, brief and debrief tour managers for incoming groups.Prepare and present quotes based on requests received from travel agencies for over-the- road bus tours; group city packages; special events; convention tours and technical / specialty tours.Ensure all hotels and services are booked and final confirmation to the clients is sent out.Research local vendors, such as hotels, bus companies and restaurants, to negotiate prices and suggest best ideas for clients.Approve and sign contracts together with Vice President, if necessary, renegotiate better rates or terms.Monitor accounts payable and receivable to insure proper and timely payments from clients and vendors.Provide superior customer service to key accounts and assist with the operation of the various events planned and assist with any inquiries they may have.Coordinate with other NWT offices when quotes and confirmed tours overlap into other regions.Coordinate tour guide briefings by providing information, itinerary, rooming list to assist the guide in helping make the tour run smoothlyRequirements : Bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Business or related field plus two (2) years of experience as Travel Specialist, Sales Specialist or related occupation including : Customer managementResearching travel services including flights, transfers, accommodation and leisure activities to create a complete travel packageCoordinating with airlines and international service providersPlanning customer travel and analyzing travel itineraries, ticketing and booking functionsIn lieu of a bachelors degree, an employer will accept an additional two (2) years of experience as a Travel Specialist, Sales Specialist or related occupation (total 4 years of experience)Salary : $70,000 / yearLocation : El Segundo, CASend resume to : Lissette Laverde, HR Manager . Must reference Job Code : MB101200
Salary : $70,000