Job Description
- Application Deadline: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Tour and Package Specialist
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Travels & Tours 
Industry: Travel and Tour
Report To: General Manager
Salary: ₦140,000 - ₦170,000
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):
- Research various destinations and means of travel regarding prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc.
- Providing advice on travel-related topics such as passports, visas, medications needed for trips, etc.
- Diagnose the clients’ specifications and wishes and suggest suitable travel packages or services.
- Recommending tours and excursions that are suitable for the customers’ interests, time frames, and budgets.
- Creating detailed itineraries for each trip based on the clients’ interests and needs.
- Assisting with trip planning by creating a list of potential destinations based on clients’ preferences and budget.
- Calling clients to confirm reservations and inform them of changes to their itinerary.
- Organize travels from beginning to end, through booking tickets and accommodation, securing rental transportation etc.
- Arranging for transportation to and from the airport for clients when they arrive or depart at their destination.
- Explaining the rules and regulations about carry on baggage, checked luggage, and other items allowed on airplanes.
- Supply travellers with pertinent information and useful travel/holiday materials (guides, maps, event programs etc).
- Handle unforeseen problems and complaints and determine eligibility for money returns.
- Attend conferences to maintain familiarity with tourism trends.
- Recommending insurance coverage and helping clients purchase travel insurance policies.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Administration or relevant fields.
- 3 years’ experience in planning tour packages and visa processing for clients.
- Hands-on experience in reservation and ticketing.
- Excellent knowledge of visa requirements for various Embassies.
Required Competencies:
- Strong business sense and industry expertise
- A demonstrable interest in travel
- Knowledge of key holiday destinations
- Exceptional relationship management skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving skills needed to handle customer problems
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently