GoNorth Travel LLC is a receptive tour operator and agent for partners in German speaking Europe, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia but also the U.S. We are looking for a Senior Travel Planner to lead our international team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Email network with the employees of our client partners, as well as service providers
Craft quotes for suggested travel itineraries
Enter bookings into our reservation system
Provide relevant documentation for the end consumer, including detailed trip description in German or English and the corresponding vouchers.
Attending meetings with service provider partners, work out new products for our clients, and market our products to existing and new clients.
Work in team with co-workers in Fairbanks AK, and Zurich Switzerland
Qualifications:
German speaking and writing
Extensive first-hand knowledge of Alaska and the Yukon including accommodation and tour providers offering services to tourists.
Experience in Travel Industry in supervisory function
Ability to problem solve, while working independently
Ability to think from a tourist’s perspective
Good communication skills and work in team
Winter work hours: flexible, Mondays-Fridays
Summer: 8AM-5PM active, standby until 8PM, Mondays-Fridays,
limited hours & standby Saturdays / Sundays
Salary:
$25.00/hour during first months while being trained.
Subsequently increases based on responsibilities taken over.
$30.00 - $35.00 once extensive knowledge achieved, and special responsibilities taken over.
Subsequently increases based on performance.
Benefits offered:
401(k) matching up to 4%
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Employee discount
TO APPLY:
Submit your application, a letter explaining your experience in customer service, travel trade and German language, and your resume via email.
Once you are considered a candidate, we will ask you to provide reference contacts for questions regarding qualifications