Travel Planner
Somewhere We Know is seeking a motivated Travel Planner to join our team in Athens.
Somewhere We Know is a cultural travel company based in Athens, Greece. We create unique tailor-made experiential travels and cultural trips in the Peloponnese, in Epirus, and other unexplored regions of Greece. We welcome to our cultural tours like-minded people who travel with a purpose: to learn about Greek history, philosophy, and culture, to collect moments beyond the ordinary, to explore unknown paths, to live exceptional experiences, and to embrace the everyday life of modern Greece.
Job description
As a Travel Planner, you will play an important role in the creation and sales promotion of tailor-made trips for independent travelers who want to travel in Greece. The perfect candidate should be an experienced English-speaking travel expert, with strong sales skills and excellent communication competencies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Online communication via web travel platforms with potential clients
- Creation of tailor-made trips based on the travel wishes of clients
- Planning, selling, and promoting tours (for individual clients and groups)
- Working closely and in coordination with the travel sales and operations team
- Maintaining good knowledge of tours and activities provided in each destination
- Overseeing client itineraries and documents and ensuring prompt delivery
- Assisting with special projects and other duties as assigned by Management
Ideal profile
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar position in a travel agency or similar field would be a plus
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Internet, E-mail, Travel Web Platforms)
- Fluent and excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Additional knowledge of German or Spanish will be taken into account
- Hardworking, cooperative, communicative, and reliable person
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Great attention to detail, quality of service, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and be excellent in customer service
- Must be team-oriented, extremely motivated, and able to work independently
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
Language(s) required:
Greek: Good written and spoken Greek
English: Fluent and excellent written and spoken English language skills
German or Spanish knowledge would be a plus
Additional information
Duration & contract type: Unlimited employment contract
Precise location: 100 Asklipiou Str., 11471, Exarchia Athens
Availability (Starting dates): April 2024
Other advantages: Competitive Salary, Laptop, Training & Development
Working time per day and week: 09.30 – 17.30 Monday – Friday
Somewhere We Know seeks individuals interested in long-term career and growth prospects and offers career and salary advancement opportunities.
Somewhere We Know is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send a cover letter and CV to julia@somewhereweknow.com
For more information, you can call us at 211 4113224 and 6936806306.
