EF stands for “Education First”. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people transform their lives by breaking down the barriers of language, culture and geography.  Today we’re the world’s largest private education company- offering every imaginable way to learn a language, travel abroad, experience another culture, or earn an academic degree.  For more information, visit http://www.ef.com/careers.

Area Manager for USA, Canada and South East Asia

Go Ahead Tours

Cambridge, MA

Be challenged and supported in a one of a kind culture surrounded by thoughtful and brilliant people. Take pride in being part of an organization which is shaping the global perspective of the next generation. 

Who we are

• We’re travelers, innovators, thinkers and doers
• We help individuals and groups discover the world
• Open and collaborative - not a cubicle in sight
• We’re global - we have offices and schools in over 50 countries
• Dedicated - we really do believe in “work hard - play hard”

Who you are

• You are bold, unconventional and fearless - a true entrepreneurial spirit
• An influencer - a natural networker who loves talking to people
• You know you can sell and you’re not afraid to prove it
• You want to part of a team which motivates and inspires you
• Above and beyond is the only way you do things

The opportunity

As Area Manager for USA, Canada and South East Asia you will be responsible for getting the best deals at the target quality for our land services.  You will use your social skills to foster relationships with existing suppliers and develop new ones and will apply your analytical skills to set and manage budgets, being always conscious of offering the best customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Negotiating contracts with hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions
• Prospecting and identifying new business partners within your region
• Budget-setting and budget accountability at the end of the fiscal year
• Product development. This includes developing new tours and improving existing itineraries
• Settling accounts with your suppliers
• Quality-control

Requirements

• Degree in business, economics, finance or similar
• Quick learner and a proven problem solver. You think several steps ahead!
• You get a kick out of striking a great deal!
• Excellent with numbers and Microsoft Excel
• You are never happy with the status-quo and always come up with creative ways of improvement
• Well-traveled and willing to travel
• Street savvy
• Highly sociable and energetic, positive and with sense of humor! 

Go Ahead Tours offers international and domestic group tour opportunities for adults of all ages. Our fully escorted tours present the most beautiful, intriguing, and delightful places around the world, at just the right pace.  Travelers choose from a variety of tour types, including food and wine tours, safaris, land and sea, and short city-stays. For more information, visit www.goaheadtours.com

Go Ahead Tours is a division of EF Education First, the world leader in international education. Founded in 1965, EF’s mission is to break down barriers of language, culture, and geography. Today, we’re the world’s largest private education company—offering every imaginable way to learn a language, travel abroad, experience another culture, or even earn an academic degree. For more information, visit http://www.ef.com/career

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EF is an equal opportunities employer. EF offers competitive salaries and a multicultural working environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.