CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an established Group of Companies offering a range of services including Ship Management, Vessel Chartering, Marine Construction & Aircraft Handling, we are seeking to recruit a Travel Assistant to join their growing team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for planning and managing travel itineraries for in-house and third parties, including booking flights, accommodation and transportation. Our client is seeking applicants who are ideally educated in Travel, Tourism or other closely related fields, who possess approximately 5 years of proven experience in a relevant position, with demonstrable knowledge of Amadeus and BSP. Our client offers a highly attractive remuneration and benefits package which includes Private Medical Insurance, Provident Fund, and paid overtime.  

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Plan and manage travel itineraries for in-house and third parties, including booking flights, accommodation and transportation.
• Research to locate the best pricing and options according to requirements.
• Calculate air travel costs and select the most economical and time-efficient routing.
• Deal with travel problems, complaints or refunds by communicating effectively with relevant parties.
• Processing IATA BSP according to requirement.
• Attend travel seminars to remain updated with tourism trends.
• Maintain trustworthy relationships with travel agencies and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with IATA requirements, travel policies, procedures, and data protection regulations.
• Maintain records and databases through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding and updating.
• Lead by example.
• Monitor areas of responsibility and communicate any potential issues.
• Any other reasonable duties as defined by the role and Management.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Certification/Diploma in Travel and Tourism is desirable.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Marine travel experience would be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of Amadeus system and BSP.
• Good English, written and oral.
• Clean criminal record.
• Good knowledge of travel software.
• Knowledge of international travel regulations, customs and currencies.
• Flexible in work times. Will be required to work outside of normal office hours as operational requirements demand.

Key Benefits: 

• Attractive salary based on skills and experience.
• Private medical insurance.
• Paid overtime.
• Provident Fund.
• 23 days paid annual leave.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7422. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.