Date: 04 Dec 1999
Time: 00:16:52
Remote Name: 24.30.154.205
Cox & Kings is a premier luxury tour operator specializing in customized travel arrangements for individuals and small groups to the following destinations:
* Indian Subcontinent: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet * Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia * Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia * Middle East: Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Oman, Iran * Northern Africa: Egypt, Morocco
Our clients include:
Clients who book with us directly, travel agencies and associations such as Museums, Alumni Associations, Zoos, etc.
We are looking for a person to work in reservations and operations and work with all of the destinations that we serve. The position requires working closely with our clients and suppliers on all trip details to ensure the smooth operation of travel programs. He/she must be a team player with the ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously. A strong commitment to service, quality and accuracy is essential.
Responsibilities of the Position:
* Preparing trip proposals for individual and groups
* Requesting and confirming arrangements with local ground operators, hotels, airlines, and other service providers
* Answering questions from direct clients, travel agents and group travel planners about itineraries and destinations
* Processing reservations and trip payments
* Compiling and distributing pre-trip documents
* Reviewing evaluations and trip reports to refine and improve programs
* Travel to various destinations as required
* Ability to make travel presentations and sales calls to prospective clients and organizations
Skills required:
* Minimum of 5 years' travel industry work experience (Tour Operation, Leisure Travel Agency)
* Extensive knowledge of/travel experience to several of the destinations in which we specialize with a strong preference for Africa experience.
* Excellent writing skills
* Excellent verbal communication skills
* Strong computer skills (Mac preferred); especially Windows 98, Filemaker Pro, and good command of Internet navigation
Position Benefits:
* Comprehensive health and dental benefits package.
* Two weeks paid holiday following the first year of employment
* Salary will depend upon experience, ranging from the high 20's to the low 30's.
* Assistance with relocation costs to Tampa, FL
* Travel benefits
* Interactive team work environment
* Opportunity to expand responsibilities and to grow within the company
Contact Details: Please e mail or fax your resume with a cover letter to: Nathaniel Waring, Cox & Kings, fax: (813) 258-3852; e mail: tours@coxandkings.com
Please also submit a writing sample, preferably in the form of client correspondence.
Additional Information Position Type: Full Time
Contact Information Nathaniel Waring tours@coxandkings.com Cox & Kings Fax: (813) 258-3852