travel placement serviceIrvine, CA
Tour Event Coordinator
Tour Event Coordinator
Tour Event Coordinator
travel placement serviceIrvine, CA
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Join a vibrant and growing team at a Christian travel agency providing life-changing, biblically-based tours across the globe. Were seeking a passionate and organized Tour Event Coordinator to manage and coordinate unique tour experiences for clients, ensuring top-tier service, supplier relations, and quality tour packages.
Primary Responsibilities:
Tour Logistics Management: Oversee Holy Land Tour logistics, including hotel selection, transfers, air travel, and itineraries.
Supplier Management: Research and negotiate contracts with preferred suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality service.
Proposal Creation: Provide detailed proposals to Pastor Relations, track room availability, and ensure all logistics are organized. Budget & Financial Tracking: Manage budgets, track profit & loss, and ensure timely payment and cost optimization.
Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with existing suppliers and establish new partnerships with non-Israel DMCs and hotels.
Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess and monitor supplier performance, ensuring service excellence and contract compliance.
Communication: Maintain open communication with the Pastor Relations team, keeping them informed of all quotation, booking, and status updates.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met while optimizing cost efficiency. Final Billing & Coordination: Oversee final accounting, review invoices, and ensure accurate rooming lists and bus assignments are processed. Skills & Experience Required Education: Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
Experience:
Proven background in tour sourcing, supplier management, or product development in the travel industry.
Skills:
Strong negotiation, contract management, and communication skills.
Analytical: Ability to interpret market trends and data, with strong attention to detail.
Multitasking: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in relevant software and tools for research, analysis, and proposal preparation.
Passion: A deep passion for travel, cultural exploration, and delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Why Join?
Impact: Be part of a dynamic company offering life-changing travel experiences that combine cultural exploration with spiritual enrichment. Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate, supportive team committed to excellence. Growth Opportunities: Expand your career within a thriving company. If you're a detail-oriented, organized individual with a passion for travel and a knack for building strong supplier relationships, we would love to hear from you!
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Level
Senior
Location
Irvine, CA
Occupation
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Industry
Tour Operators
Posted
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