Are you passionate about travel? Do you believe in the power of school trips?
If the answer is yes, then they want you!
This company is one of the leading school trip providers in the UK and offers a diverse product portfolio that includes educational, music, sport and ski tours.
They are a friendly bunch and their office boasts a real family atmosphere. Perhaps this is, in part, due to the fact that we’re still led by the same family that established the brand over 30 years ago.
They are currently seeking to recruit a Ski Tours Coordinator (Italian Speaking) to work within their busy Ski department, creating and preparing itineraries for Ski groups travelling to Europe.
*** This is a maternity cover post available from (ideally) September 2018 until February 2020***
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Liaise with group leaders via e-mails or phone calls, arranging the Ski itineraries and answering any queries regarding their tour.
- Research new après ski activities suitable for school groups.
- Make all of the necessary reservations in resorts including ski hire, ski lift passes, transfers and meals.
- Liaise with all staff involved within the ski department (including ski sales staff and staff recruiting for ski instructors and ski technicians)
- Assist with the recruitment of Ski representatives (occasionally, to attend job fairs).
- To be the main point of contacts during office hours and out-of-office hours when ski groups are in resorts.
The requirements for the role:
- Fluent in Italian
- Excellent customer service skills
- Highly organised and attention to detail
- Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent written English and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team as well as individually
- Ability to prioritise work and to multi-task
- Good knowledge of Word and Excel
As well as a friendly and supportive working environment, they also offer:
- Opportunities to travel
- Rewarding commission scheme
- 20 days holiday plus all bank holidays (increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days)
- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Free parking