Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the travel agency, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in the travel industry.
- Supervise and support all departments, including sales, customer service, reservations, and marketing.
Implement and maintain internal policies and procedures to optimize operational efficiency.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of employees.
- Hire, train, and evaluate staff performance.
- Foster a positive, customer-focused work environment.
- Develop and implement staff training programs to enhance team knowledge and skills.
- Develop and manage the agency’s budget, ensuring financial goals are met.
- Monitor financial performance, including revenues, expenses, and profitability.
- Provide regular financial reports and recommendations for improvements to management.
- Negotiate with suppliers, vendors, and travel partners to secure competitive pricing.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by maintaining excellent service standards.
- Address customer concerns or complaints promptly and professionally.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, travel partners, and suppliers.
- Monitor client feedback and implement improvements based on customer needs and trends.
- Oversee the development and execution of marketing strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
- Identify new market opportunities and work on expanding the agency's offerings.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials, online content, and social media strategies.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitors to ensure the agency remains innovative and competitive.
- Drive sales growth by developing and executing sales strategies.
- Monitor sales performance and develop programs to improve sales results.
- Set and track performance goals for the sales team.
- Ensure the effective use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools to drive sales and customer retention.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to grow the agency’s business, including expanding service offerings and increasing market share.
- Set short- and long-term business goals and objectives.
- Regularly review and adjust strategies based on market trends, customer feedback, and internal performance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role in the travel or tourism industry.
- Proven experience in managing teams, developing business strategies, and driving sales.
- Knowledge of travel systems, booking platforms, and customer relationship management tools.
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Financial management and budgeting skills.
- Ability to analyze market trends and customer data.
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and travel industry-specific software (e.g., Amadeus, Sabre, or Galileo).
- Excellent communication skills in Kurdish, English, and Arabic languages.
Working Conditions:
5 days per week, 9 hours per day (8 am-5 pm)
Only Qualified Candidates will be contacted.