We provide international travel and short-term study abroad services for Asian clients and students.
We are currently seeking one International Travel Consultant to join our team..
Work Hours:
32-40 hours per week (minimum 32 hours guaranteed)
Pay Rate:
$29–$35 per hour
Location:
Canterbury, New Zealand
Permanent role.
The duties include:
· Plans travel, accommodation and associated arrangements for clients and makes travel bookings;
- determining clients' requirements for travel, accommodation and special interests;
- suggesting itineraries based on available travel routes and cost, availability and convenience of transport
- making and confirming travel and accommodation reservations and informing clients of bus, plane, ship and train connections
- notifying clients of travel dates, baggage limits, and medical and visa requirements
- providing information on tourist attractions and tour availability, and procedures for dealing with lost and stolen documents
- assisting with travel clearances
- collecting payments and issuing clients' itineraries, relevant documentation, tickets for travel and vouchers for accommodation
- providing information on travel insurance, relevant government regulations such as customs regulations, and use of credit cards and traveller's cheques
- answering inquiries from tourists and offering suggestions about tours, travel routes, accommodation and local customs
- providing literature and information on local and interstate tours and places of interest
- discussing transport availability and cost
- providing assistance during clients’ travel period.
Requirements:
· At least three years of relevant work experience in tourism, education, commerce, accounting, administration, coordination, or other related roles; OR
· A diploma or higher qualification in Tourism, Education, Accounting, Commerce, Management, or a related field; AND
· Fluency in both Mandarin and English (as most clients are from Mandarin-speaking countries); AND
· Strong communication skills with a customer-focused service attitude
Priority will be given to New Zealand residents/citizens.