Cruise Operations Coordinator (2)

Kuoni Tumlare; Paris; Hybride; EUR 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Global Exposure

Career Stability

Growth Opportunities

Hybrid Work

Competitive Salary

Résumé du poste

A leading travel company based in Paris is seeking a Cruise Operations Coordinator. This entry-level position involves coordinating shore excursions and managing bookings while ensuring high operational quality. Candidates must be fluent in English and French, possess extensive destination knowledge of France, and show a passion for customer service. The role offers excellent growth opportunities in a hybrid work environment with a permanent contract and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French required.
• Passionate about delivering quality customer service.
• Ability to adapt in uncertain conditions.
• Experience in tourism product development.
• Knowledge of American markets.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate shore excursions and land service bookings.
• Ensure timely confirmations within budget.
• Handle last-minute changes while groups are on the road.
• Prepare and confirm bookings for all ground services supplier categories and special arrangements for all types of tours.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all suppliers and sales offices.
• Handle last-minute changes when groups are on the road, as well as emergency cases/calls reported by the tour leader or sales office.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Destination knowledge of France

Knowledge in DMC/incoming/ground handling operations

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Adaptability

Data-driven mindset

Formation

Fresh graduates welcome

Description du poste

At Kuoni Tumlare, part of the JTB Group, we create amazing travel experiences and solutions that bring joy to our partners and society. We are a lively bunch who truly value everyone’s ideas and contributions. We love to see our team grow and thrive and are always looking for ways to develop talent from within. The travel industry is full of excitement and endless opportunities, making it a fantastic place to explore and innovate.

The Job

As the “Cruise Operations Coordinator,” you’ll be responsible for coordinating shore excursions, including land service bookings such as restaurants, guides, local coaches, special requests, etc. You will ensure timely confirmations within budget and maintain a high level of operational quality.

Candidates must possess full working rights in France, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Due to the operational requirements of the position, regular physical presence in the Paris Region is essential.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tours across France.
• Check itineraries according to sales requirements, destination specifics, budget, and supplier conditions.
• Choose efficient suppliers according to requests.
• Prepare and confirm bookings for all ground services supplier categories and special arrangements for all types of tours.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all suppliers and sales offices.
• Handle last‑minute changes when groups are on the road, as well as emergency cases/calls reported by the tour leader or sales office.

To Succeed in the Role, You Should:

• Be a fast learner, self‑motivated, and passionate about delivering quality customer service to our clients.
• Take ownership of your area of responsibility.
• Be highly detail‑oriented, able to meet deadlines.
• Be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be flexible and solution‑driven, adaptable in uncertain conditions.
• Be data‑driven.
• Be revenue‑focused and driven to achieve targets.

We Are Looking for a Person With:

• Fluency in English and French.
• Extensive destination knowledge of France.
• Knowledge in DMC/incoming/ground handling operations.
• Experience in working with tourism product development.
• Knowledge of American markets.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

What We Offer:

• Global Exposure: Work in an international environment with colleagues and clients from around the world.
• Career Stability: Secure your future with a permanent contract, offering you job security and peace of mind.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to continuous learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the office in Saint‑Ouen / Ile de France and the flexibility of remote working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary: Excellent opportunity to gain experience and to develop at one of the world’s leading travel companies.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Travel Arrangements