Partner agency | Reiseexperte/in in Japan

Evaneos is hiring!

About

Our partner local agency is a leading media publisher for tourism information on Japan doubled as an online travel agency, crafting hundreds of tailor-made experiences through Japan for all travelers around the world. They represent a one-stop experience that provides all the information and tools to discover, plan and book a trip to Japan.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated German-speaking sales agent to join our partner agency’s team in Japan. You will manage travelers' requests via the Evaneos platform and you will be the main contact for travelers in the German market. With its network of over 1000 partner local travel agencies in more than 160 destinations, Evaneos participates in the recruitment of sales agents for its partner agencies. Joining an Evaneos partner agency means committing to continuously developing responsible tourism, and building a unique, more ethical, responsible trip, that aligns with Evaneos values and expectations for outstanding quality.

🚀 Your missions as a sales agent in Japan

Reporting to Colas, you will be responsible for the German market. Your main missions will be:

🕵️ Advising customers to offer them a tailor-made trip that meets their expectations

  • Getting in touch with travelers through the Evaneos platform

  • Understanding travelers' expectations and specific needs

  • Providing travelers with guidance regarding destinations, cultures, traditions, and activities

🧳 Managing all the practical aspects of the trip

  • Matching travelers' requirements with transportation, accommodation, insurance, tours, and activities according to their budget

  • Handling booking management for hotels and activities

  • Billing the travelers

🌟 Ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the trip

  • Being the local point of contact for travelers throughout their trip

  • Performing quality monitoring during the trip

  • Handling travel issues, conflicts, complaints, cancellations, and refunds

⭐️ As part of our team, you’ll enjoy :

  • The opportunity to work remotely in a hybrid setting, based in Japan

  • Handling engaging client inquiries and managing your self-earned accounts

  • A flexible, diverse and collaborative work environment, across multiple languages and nationalities

  • The chance to work closely with a mentor experienced in the field

  • Shakai Hoken (health insurance, labor insurance, unemployment insurance, pension benefit)

Additional information

📅 Duration & contract type: local contract, long-term contract

📌 Precise location: Tokyo, Japan

🤝 Availability (Starting dates): As soon as available

💲 Salary: JPY 260,000 per month + commission available on performance upon reaching KPIs

⏰ Working time per day and week: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week

Preferred Experience

✅ Core skills

  • Native or near-native German and English proficiency, both verbal and written

  • Currently based in Japan or planning to come to Japan in the near future

  • Experience in customer service

  • Previous experience in the travel/tourism industry is a plus

  • Strong interest in Japan, including knowledge of travel infrastructure around Japan (experience/location recommendations, JR Pass limitations, etc.) is preferred

  • Capacity to work on-site and remotely, with a reliable network connection capable of smoothly running meeting apps such as Zoom and work chat apps such as Slack

  • Ability to work both independently and within an international team

💥 Bonus skills

  • Japanese proficiency is not required but would be highly beneficial for the position

Recruitment Process

1️⃣ Profile selection (CV + cover letter)

2️⃣ HR interview with Maëlis, Evaneos Recruitment Services manager, through the Willo platform

3️⃣ Final interview with Colas, your future manager

🎊Welcome to Japan! 🎊

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Start Date: 01 May 2024
  • Location: Tokyo
  • Experience: > 2 years
  • Possible partial remote