About the Company
Meet in Georgia is a Tbilisi-based incoming tour operator specializing in tailor-made travel experiences in Georgia. Since 2014, we have been welcoming international travellers, primarily from European countries, and creating individual travel programmes for our partners and clients. We are looking for a motivated and responsible Tourism Product Development & Sales Manager to join our team in Tbilisi. If you are passionate about tourism, enjoy discovering new places, have excellent language skills and would like to develop your career in international tourism, we would be happy to hear from you!
Responsibilities
•Develop, prepare and present tailor-made travel programmes for international tour operators, partners and individual clients.
•Communicate with existing and prospective business partners as well as direct clients.
•Identify and establish relationships with new international partners.
•Maintain long-term relationships with existing partners, understand their needs and collect feedback.
•Research, develop and create new tourism products and travel programmes.
•Ensure the quality, accuracy and completeness of travel programmes and offers.
•Prepare commercial proposals and conduct business negotiations.
•Represent the company at international tourism fairs and business meetings.
•Participate in professional training and development activities.
Requirements
•University degree, preferably in Tourism, Marketing, Business Administration, Management or Humanities (particularly Foreign Languages, History or Cultural Studies).
•Excellent command of Georgian, both written and spoken.
•Good command of German and/or English, both written and spoken (minimum B2 level).
•At least 2 years of professional experience in the tourism industry.
•Good knowledge of standard office software and professional business correspondence.
•Ability to independently research, analyse, filter and process information.
•Strong organisational skills, effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take responsibility and communicate effectively.
•Proactive attitude, creativity and ability to develop and commercially package tourism products.
Nice to Have
•Knowledge of both languages (German and English) is a strong advantage.
•Experience travelling in different regions of Georgia.
•International travel or living abroad is an advantage.
Conditions
•A pleasant and professional working environment in a centrally located office, situated in a historic building in Tbilisi (23 Giorgi Atoneli Street).
•Health insurance.
•Familiarisation and business trips to different regions of Georgia to discover tourism destinations and meet local partners.
•Opportunities for professional development and participation in industry-related training.
•24 working days of paid annual leave.
•Monthly net salary: GEL 2,200–2,500 for candidates proficient in both German and English; GEL 1,600–1,800 for candidates proficient in either German or English. The final salary will depend on the candidate's professional experience, language proficiency and qualifications.
•During the three-month probationary period, the monthly salary will be GEL 200 lower than the agreed salary thereafter.
•Additional performance-based bonuses, potentially linked to: growth in bookings generated through existing partners; acquisition of new business partners.
•Working days: Monday to Friday. Working hours: April–October: 09:30–18:00 (until 17:00 on Fridays); November–March: 10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 on Fridays). Lunch break: 13:00–14:00.
