Travel Planner, Turkey

Star International Group, Inc.; Turkey; On-site; TRY 1,773,000 - 2,881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and professional working environment

International and diverse work atmosphere

Continuous opportunities for career progression

Job summary

A leading destination management company is seeking an experienced Travel Planner to focus on incoming travel to Turkey. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Turkish travel destinations and at least 4 years' experience in the travel industry. Responsibilities include creating client profiles, preparing quotations, and ensuring timely inquiry responses. The role offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, continuous career progression, and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the travel industry, especially in the Turkish travel market.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure.
• Candidates should embody a sociable, passionate, and sophisticated demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Master Travelive destinations, itineraries, and services with a primary focus on Turkey.
• Create client profiles and prepare client quotations.
• Ensure all inquiries are handled precisely and promptly.
• Convert inquiries to sales and meet sales targets.
• Offer bespoke travel solutions tailored to individual client needs.
• Stay current with travel industry trends and tools.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of travel destinations in Turkey

Experience planning and selling luxury travel in Turkey

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Fluency in English both written and verbal

Tools

Company CRM

Booking Platform

Job description

Travelive is a collection of trusted destination management companies (DMCs) specializing in unique travel experiences tailored to individual clients. Our destination specialties include Greece, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey.

Founded by a former advisor, Travelive was built around the challenges experienced by advisors selling the world.

With offices in the US and across destinations, our dedicated teams led by Country Managers offer the benefits of working with a US company while also providing in-depth local knowledge, support, and a complete solution from 4* to ultraluxe.

Travelive expertise includes custom FIT itineraries, group and multi-generational travel, country combinations, pre-and-post cruise, shore excursions, private yacht charters, and villas. Travelive planners are available for consultation with advisors and their clients. Itineraries are completed by our in‑house concierge team and all guests have access to our 24/7 in‑destination support.

We are looking to expand our team in our Voula office in Athens, Greece and are seeking an experienced Travel Planner, focused on incoming travel to Turkey.

Applicants should be highly motivated individuals seeking a career path featuring exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Master Travelive destinations, itineraries, and services with a primary focus on Turkey
• Create client profiles and prepare client quotations.
• Ensure all inquiries are handled precisely and promptly, ensuring thorough understanding of client requirements.
• Convert inquiries to sales and meet sales targets
• Offer bespoke travel solutions tailored to individual client needs, crafting unique itineraries to fulfill specific requests.
• Maintain organized communication, quotations, and reports
• Stay current with the travel industry and destination trends, our company, industry training and tools

Qualified applicants should have:

• In-depth knowledge of travel destinations in Turkey
• Experience planning and selling luxury travel in Turkey
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Company CRM and Booking Platform
• Team-oriented mindset, extremely motivated, and able to work independently
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Candidates should embody a sociable, passionate, and sophisticated demeanor
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the travel industry and especially in Turkish travel market
• Impeccable attention to detail ensuring flawless execution of all travel arrangements.

Travelive offers:

• A unique opportunity to grow within one of the leading Destination Management Companies in the travel industry.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• An international and diverse work atmosphere
• Continuous opportunities for career progression

Compensation is based on experience and includes salary and monthly bonuses for meeting sales targets.

Only applications submitted in English and with a cover letter will be considered. Interviews will be conducted in English.

Travelive seeks individuals interested in long term career and growth prospects and offers career and salary advancement opportunities.

Travelive is an equal opportunity employer.

• Star International Group Inc., Travelive
• Seller of Travel Registration License # ST39252