Business Development /Field Operator in Amazing Travel Agency
Code: TKY-081
Industry: Travel/Media/Journalism
Location: Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Start Date: Flexible
Duration: 1 to 6 months
Internship summary
The company is seeking an intern assisting project researching, planning and business development.
Tasks
Assisting with deciding how many holidays to sell each season and the resorts/countries to use
Visiting resorts to ascertain accommodation quality and suitability
Liaising with coach operators, airlines, hoteliers and resort reps
Assisting with agreeing service levels, contracts and costs
Confirming customer names with airlines/hotels
Collecting, evaluating and responding (as appropriate) to customer feedback
Using market research information to guide decisions
Producing brochures and internet based information
Marketing holidays to clients via travel agents, websites, brochures and television advertising
Handling bookings, invoicing and issuing of tickets
Predicting profits or number of bookings
Typical project partners include;
Private touring companies
Major international tour operators
Bespoke tour designers
Cruise lines
Requirements
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and capable of working effectively unsupervised and with a team
Have a good understanding of the marketing principles and excellent project management skills
An ambitious and hardworking team player, who is results driven and has a natural competitiveness
Demonstrated success working in fastpaced,dynamic and deadline oriented environment
Must be entrepreneurial, bright, articulate and able to challenge management to think beyond conventional wisdom within the current business paradigm
Must have demonstrated ability to be a strategic thinker
Have an interest in travel, tour operation and outdoor fitness
Advanced computer skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Languages
Japanese: desirable but not essential
English: business level proficiency
Other language is a plus
Company background
We are a new but fast-growing travel agency in central Tokyo. As a leading travel agency, we offer most reliable and high-quality service to both individuals and corporate clients.
Benefits
Successful candidate will be able to:
• Be part of a team that delivers highvalue results in everything we do
• Gain exposure to the core of our company as you will work directly with everyone in the team
• MAKE a big impact in the industry by working on exciting and innovating projects
• Practice a lean organizational structure to be empowered to lead and make sound decisions
Bonus:
Possibility to live within 5 minutes walking distance to company office
