Senior Travel Advisor - Sales Team Firenze

Senior Travel Advisor - Sales Team
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

Our team is growing!

We are looking for a full-time, motivatedItaly Travel Sales Specialistwho lives in or near Florence, Italy where our offices are.

PleaseDO NOT submit your CVif you do not meet the followingmust-haverequirements:- This is an in person role, not remote working. - You speak English at a native or similar level (C1 or C2 ). - You speak Italian fluently (Not less than C1 ). - You have at least3 years of experiencein online and offlinetravel sales with proven Kpi record.

Experience inluxury travelor tourism (especially in wine & food experiences) is a plus. - You have excellent precision, organizational skills, and enjoy working in a timely and efficient manner.

- You knowItalyvery well.

Start date: We need you to startas soon as possibleand no later thanFebruary 2025.

Location:Florence center.

Please DO NOT email or call directly:use only email as provided in application process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES-Develop a deep understanding of thecompany identityand products. -Manage travel requests and createcomplete travel proposalsthroughout Italy. -Interact with clients viaemailandtelephone(considering time zone differences). -Manage accounts and the entire process with suppliers, down tobasic accounting. -Check for availability with suppliers, reconfirm pricing, prepare, assemble, and formatproposalsandcalculation sheets. -Prepare and send outcontracts, and collect payments. -Implement sold travel programs, including sendingconfirmationsto clients and suppliers. -Verifyinvoicessent by suppliers in a timely and precise manner. -Respond to questions from traveling clients andsolve issuesthat may arise during travel. -Handle incoming calls and emergencies with travelers, includingoff-hours(with a set plan). -Occasionally assist and accompany clientson the ground. -Usecompany travelandaccounting softwareto create proposals, contracts, and documents.

- Translateeasily between Italian and English.

Ensure all materials meet established standards for appearance and content.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Work with management and the marketing specialist to developtimeline goalsto drive business. - Assist withoutreach, newsletters, andsocial mediaefforts. - Reorganizecopy content, images, and materials (presentations, forms, etc.

). - Write new copy or coordinate the writing process as needed with external resources. - Maintain key documents and assist withDB management, trigger documentation, and more.

- Participate inpreparing performance recaps.

QUALIFICATIONS - WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE- You speak English at anative or near-nativelevel (C1 or C2 ). - You speak Italian fluently (Not less than C1 ). - You have3+ years of experiencein online and offline travel sales. - You knowItaly inside and out. - You havestrong written and oral communication skills. - You're proficient withExcel spreadsheetsand comfortable withcalculation tasks. - You have experience inmarketing, both print and digital. - You have aproven track recordin managing a budget to meet ROI goals. - You're passionate about staying up to date withtravel trends(a plus). - You'reanalytical, proactive, and aproblem-solverwith insatiable curiosity. - You have the ability to evaluate alternatives and developeffective solutions. - You excel atbuilding relationshipswithin the team and with cross-functional partners & vendors. - You canprioritizeand manage multiple projects in adeadline-drivenenvironment. - You have aflexible approach.

- You have excellentorganizational and interpersonal skills, and are highly resourceful, able to work independently.

THE COMPANY- We're asmall yet successful companywith an entrepreneurial vibe. - We're at theforefrontof custom travel experiences in Italy. - We'repassionateabout what we do. - We get to becreativedaily. - Asmart, experienced leadership teamthat wants to do things right and is open to new ideas. - We believe inautonomyand reward taking initiative.

- We have fun!

SALARY-Starting from28k yearly RAL, up for discussion based on experience and level. - + Incremental bonusesbased on reached goals. - Benefits: buoni pasto, phone, computer, and travel.

TIMELINE FOR THE HIRING PROCESS Please DO NOT email or call directly:use only email as provided in application process. - We will review applications on arolling basisand aim to contact shortlisted candidateswithin two weeksof submission.

- Our preferred location for this role isFlorence, though we will consider strong candidates from throughout Tuscany and the Bologna metropolitan area.

- The interview process will consist of:1. Initial phone screening.

2. In-person or video interviewswith the team. - We aim to finalize the hiring process byearly January 2025, with the successful candidate starting no later thanFebruary 2025.