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Travel Management Officer
Job Description
Coordinate and arrange all aspects of travel for clients, including transportation, accommodation, and activities, ensuring seamless and enjoyable experiences.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their preferences and requirements to provide personalized and exceptional service.
Manage booking and reservation processes for transportation, hotels, restaurants, and other travel-related services, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Offer expert advice and assistance to clients regarding travel destinations, itineraries, visa requirements, and other relevant information to facilitate informed decision-making.
Address client inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and effectively, providing solutions and support to ensure client satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with company travel policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements in all travel arrangements and transactions.
Monitor and manage travel budgets and expenses for clients, optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality travel experiences.
Liaise with vendors, airlines, hotels, and other service providers to negotiate contracts, secure preferential rates, and ensure excellent service delivery.
Prepare comprehensive travel proposals and presentations for clients, showcasing tailored itineraries, cost breakdowns, and value-added services.
Act swiftly and decisively to manage travel emergencies, such as flight cancellations, medical emergencies, or natural disasters, and implement contingency plans as needed.
Maintain thorough records and documentation of all travel arrangements, transactions, and client communications for reference and audit purposes.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve service quality and enhance the overall client experience through feedback analysis, process refinement, and professional development.
Requirements
Itinerary Manager Certificate・国内旅程管理主任者
Conversational Level Japanese
Business Level English
Preferred Qualification (optional)
Domestic Travel Business Certificate・国内旅行業務取扱管理者
Product Development Officer
Job Description
Curate and design appealing tour packages that cater to various customer preferences, demographics, and travel trends, ensuring each package offers unique and memorable experiences.
Conduct thorough market research to identify popular destinations, emerging travel trends, and customer preferences, informing the development of new tour packages and strategic partnerships.
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, including hotels, airlines, transportation providers, and activity organizers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and exclusive offerings to enhance the value proposition of tour packages.
Generate creative ideas for unique tour experiences, themed packages, and value-added services that differentiate the company's offerings in the market and appeal to target customer segments.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including travel management team, guest relations, and finance, alongside executive members to align tour package development efforts with overall business objectives, ensuring seamless execution and integration of products and services
Focus on enhancing the end-to-end customer experience by optimizing itinerary planning, accommodation arrangements, transportation logistics, and onsite activities to exceed customer expectations and drive satisfaction and loyalty.
Ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of tour packages and vendor partnerships, conducting thorough vetting, inspection, and monitoring processes to maintain high standards of service and customer satisfaction.
Monitor evaluation such as sales metrics, customer feedback, and partner satisfaction scores to evaluate the performance of tour packages and vendor relationships, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
Requirements
Own an Itinerary Manager Certificate (国内旅程管理主任者)
Business Level Japanese
Business Level English
Preferred Qualification (optional)
Own a Domestic Travel Business Certificate (国内旅行業務取扱管理者)
Own a Comprehensive Travel Business Certificate (総合旅行業務取扱管理者)
Finance & Legal Officer
Job Description
Oversee financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, analyzing financial data to support the development of budgets and forecasts aligned with business objectives.
Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend analysis, to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, and operational efficiency improvements.
Support audit processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, assisting with internal and external audits and implementing recommendations for improvement.
Monitor cash flow and liquidity, managing cash reserves and optimizing working capital to meet operational needs and financial obligations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, and financial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for reporting and analysis.
Prepare and distribute financial reports to stakeholders, including management, investors, and regulatory authorities, providing transparent and timely financial information.
Assist in financial planning activities, contributing to the development of strategic financial goals and objectives aligned with the company's overall strategy.
Provide financial support and analysis for decision-making processes, assisting management in evaluating investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and cost-saving initiatives.
Requirements
Business Level Japanese
Business Level English
Preferred Qualification (optional)
Domestic Travel Business Certificate・国内旅行業務取扱管理者
Comprehensive Travel Business Certificate・総合旅行業務取扱管理者
Itinerary Manager Certificate・国内旅程管理主任者
Travel Companion
Freelancer
Job Description
Involve introducing clients to the unique and popular attractions
Assist the clients during their trip
Requirements
Min. age 20 years old
Live in Japan for more than 4 years
Strong Japanese and English communication skills (Verbal and written)
Native in English / Bahasa / Japanese
Highly self-motivated, able to multi-task, love traveling
Strong listener and good time management
Preferred Qualification (optional)
Own an Interpreter License (通訳案内資格士)
Own a Tour Conductor License (添乗員資格)
Regional Expert
Freelancer
Job Description
Lead groups of travelers on guided tours, offering in-depth knowledge and commentary about the region's cultural, historical, and social aspects. Highlight local customs, traditions, festivals, cuisine, and significant historical sites.
Ensure the safety and well-being of clients throughout the tour. Coordinate with local partners and communities to facilitate smooth and enriching experiences.
Communicate with the team in the office to make sure the tour is seamless
Requirements
Strong Japanese and English or any other languages such as French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean and Thai (verbal and written)
Own guide licenses such as Interpreter License (通訳案内資格士) / Tour Conductor License (添乗員資格)
Interpreter
Freelancer
Job Description
Comprehend and convert one language into another
Facilitate communication between parties
Requirements
Being fluent in the two languages being interpreted (Japanese and other major languages)
Expertise in other languages is a plus
Prior interpreter experience with spoken word
Good memory and excellent concentration
Highly self-motivated
An official translator license is a plus