Develop destination experiences for a boutique yacht cruise line

The Destination Planner will work with the Vice President, Destinations & Revenue Management along with other members of the Destination team on all elements required to deliver Yachting Land Adventures (YLAs) for each voyage within the SeaDream fleet. This person will also be responsible for budgeting and monitoring of all costs related to activities managers onboard each yacht.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contact worldwide tour operators to obtain Yachting Land Adventures (i.e., YLAs or tours) programs and pricing.
• Position requires ability to negotiate annual tour operator contracts including ability to perform cost comparisons, and analysis of competitive bids from tour operators and/or DMCs.
• Prepare pricing comparison bids for approval by Vice President, Destinations & Revenue Management. 
• Set up preliminary tour plan for each voyage based on itineraries and previously offered tours.
• Research includes local, annual and special events for a given destination to determine potential tie-in. 
• Follow up with local tour operator on necessary destination & tour information. 
• After compiling all necessary information, write port and tour copy. 
• Compile pricing grids including competitive analysis for each voyage for review by department head. 
• Research and coordinate with Marketing all YLA information for use in company website. 
• Review Onboard Activities Managers’ Voyage Reports and make necessary corrections, changes and updates for future planning, ensuring greatest possible accuracy of YLA content and maximization of revenue. 
• Conduct periodic scouting trips for upcoming ports taking into consideration tour experiences (YLAs), shuttle bus routing and stops, potential overland programs, and other important destination related needs. 
• Other duties as assigned by department head.

 Academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or foreign equivalency.
• Minimum four years’ experience in shore excursions planning, international tour/travel operations.
• Strong global destination experience and a perspective of luxury travel requirements.
• Product development background with industry connections.
• Thorough proficiency in MS office products including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook.
• Superior command of the English language – both oral and written.

Key personal attributes:

• Ability to multi-task under high pressure and demanding situations.
• Excellent research skills, detail oriented.
• Structured way of working.
• Outgoing personality and positive team-player attitude.

More information:

• Position to be based in our Oslo Office.
• Expected to travel periodically during the year, sometimes on short notice.
• Full-time position.