Travel Planner/Tour Leader - Military veterans preferred

WORLD’S BEST ADVENTURES is seeking someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, the ability to deal with the public, and a love of travel. Our young tour business and travel agency is a one-employee operation now, but we plan to see it grow in the years to come. We are looking for someone with creative ideas for building a successful new business in the travel niche. The best candidate would be highly organized with an outgoing personality, be able to travel on tours with customers 5-8 days per month, and have an interest in creating a travel business model that incorporates new ideas in marketing and customer service. Work scheduling for the position will vary. Some remote work may be an option. Our tours cater to adults 21 years and older and depart from Gainesville.  Prior experience in the travel field and in managing a business would be beneficial. QualificationsHave a love for travel, and be able to organize and lead bus tours to various locations multiple times a year. Be able to develop vendor relationships and negotiate contracts needed for planning and organizing tours. Be able to function as a traditional travel agent, planning and booking trips for individual customers  Have proficiency in marketing and advertising of travel opportunities Be able to develop the company as a travel provider for major hotels/airlines Be a self-starter capable of working independently and with minimal supervision Be knowledgeable and proficient with MailChimp, WordPress and social media marketing.World’s Best Adventures is a division of Metro Market Media, owner of The Gainesville Times, Forsyth County News, Dawson County News and The Poultry Times. Check us out at https://worldsbestadventures.com/If you think this position is for you, forward a brief description of why you are a viable candidate for this position, a resume, and your salary requirements to hr@gainesvilletimes.com.