Full Time Japan Travel Consultant
About Us
InsideAsia Tours is a young and dynamic travel company with two brands; InsideJapan Tours and InsideVietnam Tours. Originating in the UK we also have an office in Japan, and in 2010 opened our first US branch in Boulder, Colorado. We organize small group tours and tailored packages for private clients and third-party travel agents. Our pioneering North American branch is small but our client base is strong and ever expanding. As an operator specializing in only two destinations coupled with our ground handling office in Japan, we are in a unique position in the market.
We are currently recruiting for a Japan travel consultant for the InsideJapan Tours brand.
InsideJapan Tours' strengths are:
The passion of our staff for all things Japanese
An unrivalled expertise in travelling around Japan
An understanding of what foreign visitors want out of a trip to Japan
A flexible and innovative approach to putting together holiday packages
InsideAsia Tours is a member is AITO (The Association of Independent Tour Operators) and fully bonded with ABTOT. The company holds an ATOL licence for flight inclusive packages. In 2010 the company won the prestigious Guardian Travel Award in the Best Small Tour Operator category and in 2011 received a gold award at the British Travel Awards for best Independent Tour Operator to East and Central Asia.
Our offices are hard working and fast paced but friendly and welcoming we are a genuine team and the work that everyone puts in to moving the company forward is valued and rewarded. Our work is challenging but rewarding and you will be making a genuine difference to our clients vacation experience.
The Position
This is a Japan sales-related position based in our US office in Boulder. You will be responsible for ensuring our customers have the best possible Japan holiday experience. There may be opportunities to travel to Japan for research.
Your principal duties will be:
Designing, creating and selling tailored holidays and tours of Japan
Responding to customer enquiries by e-mail and telephone
Working to achieve specific sales targets, both individually and as a team
Selling to both direct customers and travel agents
Researching, developing and improving our huge range of products and services
Preparing and sending out travel documents and tickets
Promoting our products and services, both to direct customers and travel agents
General office duties and other duties as may arise from time to time
You must be able to demonstrate:
Experience of living and working in Japan (or significant time spent in Japan)
A passion for Japan as a travel destination and the desire to help others discover the country
Basic Japanese language skills
Right to work in the US (visa sponsorship is NOT available)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good time-management and organisational skills
Core IT skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
The following skills/experience will be advantageous:
Experience of working within the travel industry
Extensive travel experience in Japan
Sales experience
Intermediate/advanced Japanese language skills
Intermediate/advanced IT skills
Experience of travelling in Indochina
Full training is provided both in-house and externally.
Basic salary: c. $24-$28k (depending on skills and experience) gross per annum + sales related bonus scheme (On target earnings approx + $6K).
Paid Vacation: 20 days + national holidays
Other benefits: Partial group health benefits, 401(k) (with a company contribution up to 3.5%) all after required probationary period. RTD ECO Pass.
Apply
Applications Closing Date: Sunday March 30th, 2014
Start Date: ASAP
To apply or the position please click on the link below and complete the online application form.
Travel Consultant Application Form CLICK HERE
If you have any questions about the company, position available or submitting your application, please contact Mr Mathew Eccles (US Office Manager):
InsideJapan Tours Phone: 1 303 952 0379 | Mail:jobs@insidejapantours.com
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