French speaking Tour Operations Executive

French Selection UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established tour operator is seeking a fluent French-speaking Tour Operations Executive to manage client relationships and ensure smooth tour operations. Responsibilities include preparing itineraries, communicating with suppliers, and providing 24-hour assistance. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, and prior experience in travel or hospitality is valued. This role offers a salary of up to £30,000 per annum with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) is essential.
• Previous experience in travel, tour operations, or hospitality.
• Willingness to learn about relevant destinations.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for clients and suppliers until the end of the tour.
• Create and prepare itineraries, quotations, and costings.
• Ensure smooth operation of tours and client requests.

Skills

Fluent in French

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literate (MS Office)

Proactive and dynamic

Job description

Overview

French speaking Tour Operations Executive

London

Ref: 4264OF

Company Profile

A well-established tour operator based in North-West London specialising in creating tours in Great Britain and Ireland

Responsibilities

Location: London

Hybrid work 3 days a week in the office after training

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Ref: 4264OF

Main duties: An exciting opportunity to be the main point of contact for clients and suppliers until the end of the tour ensuring the clients have the best experience

• Creating and preparing itineraries, quotations and costings for groups
• General bookings in tour plan and ensuring groups are placed in hotels
• Requesting services from suppliers as needed
• Admin of group bookings including but not limited to amendments / cancellations / room lists etc.
• Ensuring tours run smoothly from start to finish while making certain client requests are processed
• Negotiating rates with suppliers
• Issuing of documentation
• Processing invoices
• Providing 24-hour assistance
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders / suppliers as necessary
• Creating strong relationships with clients

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in French (Written and spoken) – Essential
• Previous experience in travel, tour operations or hospitality
• Shows willingness to learn about destinations relating to tours
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Proactive, dynamic and ability to multi task
• IT literate (MS Office)
• Able to work as part of a team as well as to take initiatives

Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience