Travel Group Planning and Sales Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Jonview

Jonview

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

VALUES:

WE WORK AS A TEAM with openness to the ideas and expectations of our colleagues, our customers, and our client and supplier partners with a commitment to each other.

WE ARE PROFESSIONALS on a constant quest for excellence, tackling challenges methodically, efficiently, and with integrity.

WE GO BEYOND our responsibilities to our customers, our colleagues, society, and the environment.

DESCRIPTION
The incumbent will be responsible for building group travel itineraries for tour operators globally per assigned markets and accounts.

The Group Planning & Sales Coordinator will be communicating with tour operator clients during the travel planning stage, calculating pricing, and creating proposals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contact Tour Operator clients to confirm the reception of the group travel request and the quality of their needs.
Develop travel itineraries by researching and verifying tourist products to include within the program.
Create quotations via our inhouse system and ensure the accuracy of all data.
Prepare and send sales proposals to clients (design itineraries, write texts, calculate estimates).
Contact suppliers as needed (availability request, rates, reservation policies).
Adjust programs and quotations as needed in order to close sales.
Complete and assemble files in view of their operation.
Work closely with the Operation team to facilitate the transition of the file with regards to the client needs.
Relevant education in tourism and 25 years of experience in the travel industry, ideally with a receptive tour operator.
Very good knowledge of Canadian tourism suppliers and products.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fastpaced environment.
Fluency in English both spoken and written. Knowledge of French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, or Dutch is an asset.
Ability to work in a team environment, meticulousness, and attention to detail.
Mathematical skills.
Verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers and customer service skills.
Computer skills (Windows environment, Word, Excel).