Ref: 23244
The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin and English fluent, Experience in international education, student exchanges, or cultural programme coordination and management.
Your New Salary: Up to £30k (Depending on the experience)
Permanent
Office based initially, with Flexible hybrid working opportunities once passed probation.
Start: ASAP
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Working hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (with 1 hour lunch break)
Location: Liverpool
Mandarin speaking Travel Programme Coordinator - What You'll be Doing:
* Liaise with existing accounts and develop new accounts through sales outlets or trade referrals
* Create and deliver tailored sales presentations to meet client needs
* Provide daily feedback to the Chief Operating Officer using internal systems
* Resolve customer queries by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations
* Assist with onboarding new employees, schools, and partners
* Research, source, and manage new suppliers
* Assist with the documentation and organisation of international school trips
* Plan and deliver leadership delegations and school trips, including creating itineraries, proposals, budgets, and reservations
* Negotiate and manage contracts with Chinese agents and partners
* Maintain detailed records of key contacts and prospects
* Support sales calls to secure and close deals
* Develop and manage key relationships with sales partners, schools, and government bodies to enhance productivity and build long-term partnerships
Mandarin speaking Travel Programme Coordinator - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
* Computer literacy across multiple sales and workflow platforms, such as Monday,com, WeChat, Zoom, Microsoft 365, and HubSpot
* Strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent data analysis skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
* A target-driven approach with the ability to exceed KPIs
* A proactive, relationship-focused mindset to build sustainable partnerships
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills to deliver high-quality results under pressure
* The ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and shifting priorities
* Fluency in both English and Mandarin
* Flexibility to travel between China and the UK
* A valid visa permitting full-time work in the UK, with a minimum of 2 years remaining (if not a UK citizen).
Essential Experience
* Sales and/or PR roles in the overseas education, travel, and/or events sectors
* Operational and account management experience
* Experience with budget preparation and management
* A degree in a business-related field
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Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year