Requirements: •College degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, or related field. •Must have a minimum of 4-5 years of recent and successful marketing & sales experience in similar positions within the US (US & Canada clientele) in the adventure travel or ecotourism field. Group sales experience a plus. •Advanced computer skills with a proficiency in MS Windows-based applications (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.). Experience with ACT, CRM, WordPress, WIX or other CMS a plus. •Experience with upscale clientele, private clubs or travel agencies a plus •Well organized, accurate with numbers and strict attention to detail. •Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines under pressure. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Motivated, self-starter, outgoing, goal and service oriented. •Enthusiastic and friendly personality with a high energy level. •Must have lived or traveled extensively in Latin America. Spanish or Portuguese language a plus! •Nature and outdoor oriented (hiking, camping, rafting, biking, horseback riding, photography, etc.). Benefits: •Virtual workplace with the flexibility to work online from the continental US. •Travel to South or Central America for periods of up to 3 weeks, once or twice per year. •Paid training period of 1 month. •Ability to gain knowledge about the expanding adventure travel industry. •Hours & Salary: Full-time with flexibility of working schedule (minimum 40 hours per week). IF REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, submit confidential resume and cover letter explaining why you would like to work with Southwind and how you might benefit our company. Please, no phone calls about this position. Contact: Luis Felipa, Director of Operations & Owner at Luis@southwindadventures.com Application Deadline: October 31, 2019. Note: Southwind does not offer tour leader or guiding positions. We will communicate only with applicants that meet the listed requirements. |
