Senior Travel Planner

GoNorth Travel LLC is a receptive tour operator and agent for partners in German speaking Europe, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, and also the U.S.

Winter work hours: flexible, Mondays-Fridays
Summer: 8AM-5PM active, standby until 8PM, Mondays-Fridays,
limited hours & standby Saturdays / Sundays
During training 8AM to 4PM, Mon - Fri

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.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 3 years work in travel planning. Extensive knowledge about service providers (activities and accommodations) in Alaska and Yukon

· Minimum of 2 seasons spent in Alaska

· Experience 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

· Reading and writing in German not required, but helpful in that position

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 roads when they encounter challenges

· 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 Alaska and Zurich Switzerland

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Travel Planning: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• German (Preferred)

Work Location: In person