Adventure Tourism Coordinator - Remote

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission/bonus opportunities

Fully remote

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Adventure Tourism Coordinator to join its remote operations team. You will plan, develop, and manage adventure travel packages while collaborating with local guides, operators, and suppliers to create unique itineraries that showcase outdoor adventure and eco-tourism.

The role requires strong logistical planning, knowledge of adventure activities, and excellent communication skills to manage bookings, client inquiries, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in adventure tourism, tour operations, or event coordination.
• Strong knowledge of outdoor activities and adventure sports.
• Excellent logistical planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with booking systems and remote collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service, with managing client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design and curate innovative adventure tourism itineraries and packages.
• Liaise with and manage relationships with tour guides, activity providers, and accommodation partners.
• Develop marketing materials and promotional content for adventure travel offerings.
• Manage bookings, logistics, and client inquiries for adventure tours.
• Ensure all activities adhere to safety standards and environmental best practices.

Skills

Adventure tourism experience

Logistical planning

Client communication

Booking systems

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Adventure Tourism Coordinator to join their remote operations team. This role is dedicated to planning, developing, and managing exciting adventure tourism packages and experiences. You will work closely with local guides, operators, and suppliers to create unique itineraries that showcase the best of outdoor adventure and eco-tourism within the Leisure & Sports landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter passionate about adventure travel and skilled in coordinating complex logistics remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and curate innovative adventure tourism itineraries and packages.
• Liaise with and manage relationships with tour guides, activity providers, and accommodation partners.
• Develop marketing materials and promotional content for adventure travel offerings.
• Manage bookings, logistics, and client inquiries for adventure tours.
• Ensure all activities adhere to safety standards and environmental best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in adventure tourism, tour operations, or event coordination.
• Excellent knowledge of outdoor activities and adventure sports.
• Strong logistical planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using booking systems and remote collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to manage client expectations effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for commission/bonus structures.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape and promote exciting adventures in the Leisure & Sports sector.
• Travel opportunities to inspect and develop new tour offerings.
• Be part of a dynamic and growing adventure travel company.