Leading DMC - Destination Management Company is looking to hire professional travel/event planners with experience in the MICE (Meeting, Corporate, Incentive and Events) and Leisure Group Travel sectors in the United States.
Candidates must be travel enthusiast, responsible, great team players with excellent customer service skills and problem solving capability.
Essential Duties Include:
Arranging all elements of group travel programs:
- Planning itineraries, activities and programs to create unique group travel experiences.
- Sourcing accommodation, venues, catering, restaurants and entertainment
- Coordinating transportation needs
Foreign languages: Spanish, French or Italian
Required Qualifications:
Must have at least 2-3 years in the travel industry, preferably working with Corporate Groups although experience working at a hotel, tour operator or other travel company would also be considered. Must be comfortable working under pressure and have a passion for getting results. Must have outstanding communication, written and verbal skills. Must have knowledge of sales metrics, performance data, as well as reporting of sales Must have knowledge of booking sites, procedures and requirements
Transferrable Skills and Competencies:
* Capability of thinking innovatively, strategically and conceptually
* Effective organizational and time management skills
* Strong project management skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and to adapt to changing priorities
*Ability to maximize profitability while minimizing costs
* Successful negotiating skills.
* Capability of problem solving: Anticipating, initiating and resolving issues.
Please send us a resume and cover letter with your background and experience
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Events management: 3 years (Required)
- Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations