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Company: The Art of Travel (Tokyo American Club Travel Desk)
Location: Tokyo
Deadline: January 3, 2014
Type: Part-time

The Art of Travel is comprised of a core group of artists, designers, writers, and supporters of the arts all intensely passionate about their country. With a network of connections stretching to every corner of Japan’s arts community, we rely on these personal contacts to open doors and prepare the way for our clients to have truly authentic travel experiences. We believe that only by providing visitors the opportunity to get below the surface of the country and into the studios, galleries, homes, kitchens, gardens, and minds of its talented and fascinating creative force can they truly “encounter Japan.”

POSITION

The Art of Travel / Tokyo American Club Travel Desk

Travel & Sales Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be the face of The Art of Travel at the Tokyo American Club. To energetically and creatively market both domestic and international travel to club members. To assist club members with travel planning. To provide support to AOT guests when necessary.

CHARACTER TRAITS

Friendly, reliable, independent, self-starter, cool under pressure, quick study, service-oriented.

QUALIFICATIONS

Native or near-native English and very strong Japanese language skills a must.

Knowledge of the following programs & platforms: Excel, Word, SNS (Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler, etc.)

Experience in travel planning, sales, and hospitality a plus.

Certificates: travel agent, guide, translator will have a strong advantage.

LOCATION

Tokyo

WORKING HOURS

21 hrs/wk at TAC; option for additional “freelance” hours as needed. (Potential to increase.)

SALARY

Negotiable based on experience. Sales commission possible after 3 months.

INTERVIEW

First interview in Tokyo; second interview in Kanazawa.

Travel expenses paid by AOT.

APPLY no later than JANUARY 3rd, 2014

Interested & qualified candidates should send a resume or CV, along with a personal statement explaining why s/he is right for the job to l.scharf@theartoftravel.net

See attachment for original posting (pdf).