Location :

• Thailand

This role is based in Bangkok, however, will involve extensive travel throughout Thailand and neighboring countries to cruise ship ports and destinations. 

Direct Reporting to :

• Regional Cruise Development Manager – SEA, India and Sri Lanka

Scope of Works :

• Responsible for the completion of proposals for Cruise Line Clients
• Negotiating and contracting rates from suppliers that relate to cruise products
• Responsible for budget, cash flow plus profit margin reporting
• Assists with New Product Development and quality assurance of existing products
• Coordinates all services required to run a successful cruise ship ground handling operation
• Operates as the point of contact on the ground for the cruise ship Shore Excursions Manager
• Administrative duties including, invoicing, reporting and file management

• Fluent in spoken and written English and Thai
• Excellent organizational skills
• Task oriented approach
• A background within the Tourism Industry, a clear understanding of DMC operations
• Experience of Cruise group and / or large incentive group coordination (Cruise group experience preferred)
• Experience of copy writing
• Computer Literacy – Word/Excel/Power point/E-mail
• Comfortable with communicating to members at all levels of the Management Team
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to think ahead around an operation to anticipate potential issues and take action to prevent these
• Ability to adjust and adapt quickly as situations arise
• Comfortable with working outdoors in any weather

Position opened to Thai nationals only and only applications from candidates with either cruise or large scale incentive experience will be considered due to the operational skills required for this position.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their cover letter and full resume, indicating qualifications and experience, transcript, expected salary and recent photo to Ms. Karen Dawney E-mail: kdawney@akorndmc.com