Are you an experienced travel planner, knowledgeable of Alaska and/or Yukon, and looking for a job that allows you to grow professionally?
We have an open position for a Senior Travel Planner
Work location: Anchorage
Job Type: full-time, 40hrs
GoNorth Travel LLC is a receptive tour operator and agent for travel agencies in German speaking Europe, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, and also the U.S
Winter work hours: flexible, Mondays-Fridays
Summer work hours: 8AM-5PM active, standby until 8PM, Mondays-Fridays,
Limited hours & standby Saturdays/Sundays
During training: 8AM to 4PM, Monday-Friday
Salary:
$25.00/hour during first months while being trained.
Subsequent increases based on responsibilities taken over.
$30.00 – $35.00 once extensive knowledge achieved, and special responsibilities taken over.
Subsequent increases based on performance.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of work in travel planning.
Extensive knowledge about service providers (activities and accommodations) in Alaska and Yukon
Minimum of 1 season spent in Alaska
Ability to solve problems while working independently
Good communication skills and work in a team
Fluent in German (speaking, reading and writing)
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.
Assist clients on the road when they encounter challenges
Attend meetings with service provider partners, and market our products to existing and new clients.
Work in team with co-workers in Alaska and Zurich, Switzerland
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 past work as travel planner, your knowledge of Alaska and Yukon, your experience in customer service, travel trade; and your resume via email.
Once you are considered a candidate, we will ask you to provide reference contacts for questions regarding qualifications listed above and proved at previous work places.
