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Project Expedition · 1 week ago

Senior Travel Planning Specialist for Custom & Group Tours

Project Expedition is a fast-growing travel startup looking for a Travel Planning Specialist to join their Custom and Groups team. This role focuses on creating custom itineraries and quotes for travel advisors and their clients, while providing exceptional service and support for various travel needs.

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Responsibilities

Communicate with travel advisors through email and phone using our internal ticketing system
Deliver prompt, friendly, and professional service
Work with tour operators around the world to build custom and group itineraries
Create tailored proposals and quotes based on each group’s needs
Manage requests ranging from single custom tours to multi day group programs
Troubleshoot issues in real time when needed
Suggest creative ideas and unique experiences to enhance trips
Build and maintain tour content, pricing, and logistics for group excursions and custom programs
Coordinate capacities, schedules, and operational details with vendors
Keep advisors and operators updated on itinerary or schedule changes
Support advisors and group leaders with questions and bookings
Monitor penalty schedules, cost confirmations, agreements, and deadlines
Review guest feedback and share insights to improve future programs

Qualification

Travel planningCustomer serviceMicrosoft OfficeProblem solvingAttention to detailMulti-taskingFluency in EnglishWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, power point
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve in a fast past environment
Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong analytical capabilities with a high level of attention to detail
Works well independently and as part of a team
Is fluent in written and spoken English (Other languages desirable)

Benefits

Annual company bonus (up to a total of $3,000, based on company targets - deferred eligibility)
15 days of leave (increases to 20 days at 2 years tenure)
Company Healthcare Plan (Company contribution $9K)
401K company plan
Annual work from home budget $500
Annual training budget of $250
TSA Precheck (worth $80)
Annual Project Expedition tour credits of $750
Employee discounts on thousands of tours and activities

Company

Project Expedition

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Project Expedition is a discovery and booking website for things to do in travel destinations around the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
2016-01-01Seed· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Rob Keen
Co-Founder
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Jeremy Clement
Co Founder
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