Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Itinerary planner/reservation agent, with fluency in FRENCH
Joe O’Reilly Ireland DMC (destination Management Company) is the longest established (founded in 1966) DMC, welcoming the World to Ireland for over 58 years, creating memorable itineraries for our partners. Our head office based in Blackpool, Cork, This is where this permanent position will be located.
We are looking for an Itinerary planner/reservtions person to join our team, one with absolute fluency in both written and spoken French and also English.
The candidate will be primarily responsible for developing relationships with existing customers and potential customers, dealing with our suppliers across the Island of Ireland. Responsible for developing creative itineraries, making reservations, and assisting the operations department.

• Completing quotations/proposals for new client requests.
• Liaising directly with our international clients.
• Correspondence and negotiation with Irish Suppliers.
• Work with the Sales Director to develop sales within the business.
• The ability to multitask, successfully handling multiple quotations / files at the same time.
• Preparation of operational files as required.
• Assist in the preparation of and participate in both client and staff familiarisation trips which may involve some evening and weekend work.
• Day to day handling of group reservations and cancellations.
• Ability to work on other projects assigned from time to time by your manager.
• General office duties in order to keep a tidy and efficient office.