Tour Manager Jobs in Kenya

Tour Manager Jobs in Kenya

Our Client in the Travel & Tours industry is currently looking to hire a Tour Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Coach and guide staff, to ensure optimum performance and world class service at all times
  • Coordinate Tours Department and ensure that the department is running smoothly
  • Making sure all travel arrangements run according to plan and that accommodation, meals and service are satisfactory;
  • Guide Tour Consultants on development of domestic and international packages
  • Bring in new business to the company by preparing packages for prospective clients, visiting/sourcing clients and groups eg. Schools,
  • Church Groups, Corporate groups e.t.c
  • Ensure bookings are made through preferred suppliers wherever possible.
  • The Tours Manager must be familiar with all preferred suppliers, and the applicable commission rates
  • Designing flexible tour packages to meet the needs of different clients;
  • Welcoming groups of holidaymakers at their starting point and announcing details of travel arrangements and stop-over points
  • Helping with passport and immigration issues
    Communicating a range of information on itineraries, destinations and culture;
  • Informing passengers of arrival and departure times at each destination on the itinerary and ensuring that all members of the group are back on the coach before departing from each stop
  • Ensuring that the tour is running smoothly for individual members of the group
    Developing mechanisms to achieve the
    client’s/group needs/objectives.
  • Tracking budgets and expenses while Providing activity/statistical summary reports
  • Liaising with hotels, coach companies, restaurants and other clients;
  • Advising about facilities, such as sights, restaurants and shops, at each destination;
  • Arranging for clients transportation from the airport to the hotel or from one hotel to another both locally and internationally.
  • Car hire for group safaris/individuals

    Qualifications
  • Degree in a related Tourism or Business related field
  • 5 years and above experience as a Tour Manager in a Tours and Travel company
  • Skills in creating Tour packages
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • High integrity, honesty and ethical behavior
  • Team player and ability to work with diverse teams
  • Excellent marketing skills
  • Strong communication and Negotiation skills
  • Good interpersonal and relational skills
  • Effective Planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent analytical skills with good presentation skills

    How to Apply
  • Please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.keby 26th April 2019

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