Location: Remote
Travel Requirements: Monthly travel within India
Company Overview:
TKN Advisors is a cross-border investment advisor, accelerator and company builder with a focus on India and its neighboring regions. It focuses on fostering connections between India and South Korea.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Tourism Project Lead to manage and oversee our wellness-focused tourism projects for Korean visitors. The ideal candidate is a professional, who is driven, patient, and an effective individual contributor. This role requires a proactive approach to managing all aspects of wellness tourism projects, from planning to execution, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for our Korean clients. The role will involve monthly travel within India to ensure the smooth execution and coordination of wellness-focused tours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage wellness tourism projects aimed at bringing Korean tourists to India.
- Collaborate with wellness centers, spas, retreats, and other service providers to curate and organize wellness-focused tours, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Liaise with Korean counterparts to understand customer preferences and requirements, providing tailored travel solutions.
- Negotiate with vendors, service providers, and stakeholders to secure the best terms and rates for services.
- Coordinate logistics, including accommodation, activities, transportation, and guided tours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Monitor and manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed within scope and on schedule.
- Resolve any issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle with patience and professionalism.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, including client feedback and areas for improvement.
- Travel monthly within India to oversee and ensure the quality and success of the tourism projects.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Hindi is essential. Proficiency in Korean is highly preferred. Knowledge of any Indian regional language is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in the tourism or wellness industry.
- Education: A degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Wellness, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve excellence.
- Patient and composed under pressure.
- A team player with a collaborative approach.
- Passionate about travel and cultural exchange.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing and dynamic team in the wellness tourism industry.
- Work in a role that offers both challenge and reward, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for Korean tourists exploring India.