Tourism Executive at Jaguar Travel - Abuja and Lagos

Jaguar Travel is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tourism Executive

Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

General Definition of work

• Performs complex executive work developing, Planning, Organizing and Overseeing tourism marketing programs; develops and administers marketing strategy and programs; conducts market research Programs, events and resources and related work as apparent or assigned.

Essential Functions

• Maintains public contacts and promotes Africa/International tourism industry.
• Responsible for the overseeing and coordinating crisis communications.
• Conduct research, develops and implements annual work and marketing plans for the group, analyzes success of marketing and promotional plans.
• Drafts monthly agenda for review by appointed Executive Committee; Prepares and submits monthly reports on Authority operations and initiatives to Authority Board.
• Develops and implements matching fund grants, sponsorship and cooperative marketing programs.
• Prepares, executes and monitors the Authority’s annual and day to day budget.
• Supervises and directs the Authority staff and makes day to day executive decisions necessary to accomplish the mission the Authority.
• Plans and executes meetings reporting activities and accomplishments,setting goals,and planning for future for tourism development.
• Represents the authority through memberships and participation in various professional associations.
• Direct sales goals eith regards to group tours and smaal meeting and sporting event markets,and encourages development of new markets.
• Seves as primary point of contact for all news/media inquiries.
• Work jointly with north Carolina division of tourism, film and sportsdevelopment on various initiatives including marketing and story ideas, and assists with media familiarization tpors ,as needed.
• Schedules weekend and holiday duty rosters and is available as needed for supervision and support.
• Abides by,enforces, and participates in the implementation and ongoing oversight of Randolph county tourism development authority safety standards and regulations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Tourism, or related field, and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in destination marketing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of methods, approaches, and procedures involved in travel and tourism promotion;
• Comprehensive knowledge of advertising and tourism marketing techniques, practices, and methods;
• Thorough skill operating standard office equipment, hardware, and software;
• Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others;
• Ability to develop and effectively manage a budget;
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals;
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to understand and apply authority accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records; ability to create promotional materials;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates, visitors industry partners and stakeholders, and the general public.

Change Management:

• Develops workable implementation plans; communicates chage effectively ; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evalutes results

Financial Responsibility:

• Understands financial tragests and budget goals; incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions;
• Implements operating budget flexibility to address changing priorities; creates sound business cases to support expenditures; promotes conservation of organizational resources

Leading with Integrity:

• Exhibits ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct;earns trust of others disclosing information and admitting mistakes; recognizes and resolves ethical questions; ensures organizational ethics are widely understood; encourages open discussion of ethical issues; creates an environment that rewards ethical behavior

Managing customer Focus:

• Promotes customer focus; establishes customer service standards; provides training in customer service delivery; monitors customer satisfaction; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs

Managing Customer Focus:

• Promotes customer focus; establishes customer service standards; provides training in customer service delivery: monitors customer satisfaction; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs

Managing People:

• Defines responsibilities and expectations; includes subordinates in planning; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes oneself available to subordinates; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; sets goals and objectives; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions of others

Negotiation Skills:

• Clarifies interests and positions of all parties; adjusts tactics to achieve desired results; manages conflicts, manipulation, and strong emotions; develops alternative options for mutual gain; builds consensus through give and take

Quality Management:

• Fosters quality focus in others; sets clear quality requirements; measures key outcomes; solicits and applies customer feedback; improves processes, products, and services

Team Leadership:

• Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress towards goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.

Visionary Leadership:

• Creates clear, compelling, vision; communicates vision and gains commitment; acts in accordance with vision; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.