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Ad title:
Assistant Contracting Manager - Caucasus
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Intrepid Travel
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Published: 04 February
/ Deadline: 04 March
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At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share, and lead the best travel experiences ever - for both people and the planet. More than 35 years later, we`re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of small group trips in over 120 countries.
The world needs more Intrepid people:
At Intrepid, our trips are built on strong local partnerships, smart commercial decisions, and people who know their destinations inside out. We`re looking for an Assistant Contracting Manager, Caucasus to support the successful and profitable delivery of our trips across the region.
Reporting to the Ground Manager, Caucasus, you`ll be part of a destination expert team, playing a hands-on role in sourcing, managing and negotiating with suppliers across accommodation, transport and activities in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. You`ll support the day-to-day contracting function, help manage trip profitability, and work closely with colleagues across product, operations and pricing to bring sustainable, experience-rich itineraries to life.
This is a varied role suited to someone with solid tourism contracting experience, strong negotiation skills, and a good understanding of how the right suppliers and pricing decisions directly impact trip quality and commercial performance. You`ll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, building relationships, and researching new options to strengthen our offering in the region.
This is a full-time, permanent role, based remotely in Tbilisi, Georgia, working closely with the with Ground Manager, Caucasus.
Some of the experience you`ll bring with you may include:
** Experience contracting hotels, transfers and activities, including managing rates, booking conditions and agreements
** Tourism industry experience within contracting, reservations, product or supplier management
** Experience working with DMCs and regional tourism suppliers
** Strong negotiation skills and confidence managing commercial discussions
** Experience researching and sourcing new suppliers
** Knowledge of regional trip operations, ideally within small group adventures
** Destination knowledge and local contacts within Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
** Experience using travel-related systems and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
** Fluency in English and Russian.
You`ll also bring strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. You`ll be confident working both independently and as part of a wider team, enjoy building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and bring creativity and initiative when sourcing suppliers.
If you`re passionate about responsible travel, enjoy the commercial side of the tourism industry, and want to play a key role in shaping Intrepid`s experiences across the South Caucasus, we`d love to hear from you.
Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:
Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.
Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:
** Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to `work from anywhere` 4 weeks a year
** A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
** 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
** A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
** Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
** 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
** Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family
We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they`re more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it`s our people and the work they do that bring them to life.
Apply directly to our recruitment portal: https://careers.intrepidtravel.com/job/Georgia-Assistant-Contracting-Manager%2C-Caucasus/1356398466/
At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustment to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.
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