Tour and Travel Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Vacancy: Tour and Travel Manager
A new Travel and tour company is looking for a capable candidate to manage the activities of the company and improvise business strategies to bring about growth.
 Proposing strategies for the business development of the agency.Maintaining the financial account details and other budgetary reports of the agency.Analyzing the reports to ascertain the growth of the agency as well as employing the work strategies to improve the business aspect of the agency. Maintaining the up-to-date information on the travel operations and transport mediums like trains, airlines and also buses.Facilitating the customers in the booking of tickets and accommodation arrangementsManaging the travel agency work activities and devising new tour and travel plans and packages.Coordinating and guiding the agency staff to work for the customer satisfaction and development of the agency.Promoting and marketing the business, sometimes to new or niche markets.Managing budgets and maintaining statistical/financial records.Selling travel products and tour packages.Sourcing products and destinations to meet consumer demands for bespoke travel and sustainable tourism.Liaising with travel partners, including airlines and hotels, to manage bookings and schedules, often one year in advance.Dealing with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectations.Overseeing the smooth, efficient running of the business.Constantly motivating the sales team to hit their targets and ensure the profitability of the company.Meeting company directors who advise on strategy and finding out about any local issues and future trends.Dealing with disciplinary matters and customer complaints.Strong written and communication skills.Knowledge of financial and business strategies.Good managerial and decision-making skills.Ability to coordinate and manage people.Bachelor’s degree in travelling related area or any other subject with interest in business and financial concepts.3 to 5 years previous work experience in any travel related industry is compulsory.Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@odumont.com  before COB 15th July 2013.

Travel and Tours Marketing Executive Job in Kenya

Travel and Tours Marketing Executive
A young and dynamic candidate is needed to fill the position of a marketing executive in the tour industry.
 Work closely with the senior manager to help in planning and executing of marketing plan 2013-2014Create & assemble new travel package products  Handle all offline sales, and create sales opportunities with potential partnersHandle multiple properties incoming reservation requests, telephone and email inquiries accurately and efficientlyProcess reservations accurately and efficiently by transferring guest data from various extranet and global distribution sitesSafeguard customer satisfaction, provide customer feedback where receivedMonitor quality of services provided by internal and external suppliers and take corrective actions where necessaryProcess visas, travel and accommodation available and confirm to customerDiploma or Bachelor’s degree in travelling and tourism related area or any other subject with business administration and /or marketing1 years experience in marketing.Experience in travel industry preferred.Strong interpersonal presence, able to work both independently and as a team. Familiar with online booking systems.Good telephone communication skills Skilled in computer operation and time managementQualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@odumont.com  before COB 15th July 2013.

Kenya Tourism Board Event Management Services for Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2013

Tender for Event Management Services for Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2013
Tender No: KTB/T/044/2012-2013.
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) invites sealed tenders from interested eligible service providers for the provision of event management services
The primary objective of this task is to manage the planning and organization of the third edition of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo, a high profile international tourism exhibition hosted by the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB).
Interested eligible firms may obtain further information and collect tender documents upon payment of non refundable fee of Kshs 3,000 at the cash office on the 7th floor and pick documents from procurement office, Kenya Tourism Board Headquarters, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Off Ragati Road (Tel. +254 020 2711262), during working hours, i.e. Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. w. e. f Friday 7th June, 2013.
Completed proposal documents, the original and copy of the Technical Proposal in sealed envelopes clearly marked TECHNICAL PROPOSAL and the original and copies of the Financial Proposal clearly marked FINANCIAL PROPOSAL. Both envelopes should be placed into an outer envelope and sealed. This outer envelope shall clearly be marked ‘’TENDER NO. KTB/T/044/2012-2013:EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO 2013’’ Do not open except in the presence of the tender opening committee addressed to:
The Managing Director
Kenya Tourism Board
P.O.Box 30630-00100
Tel. +254 020 2711262/2749000
Nairobi, Kenya
Should be deposited in the Tender Box located on 7th Floor, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Off Ragati Road, Nairobi, Kenya so as to reach us on or before 12.00 NOON on Thursday 27th June, 2013.
Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the Board Room on the 8th Floor in the presence of tenderers representatives who choose to attend.