Working for On The Go Tours
On The Go Tours is a forward-thinking and dynamic international tour operator, with a global team based in locations around the world. Headquartered in London (UK) with offices in Brisbane (Australia), Toronto (Canada) and Johannesburg (South Africa), we're also represented in New Zealand and the USA. Working in one of travel's most exciting sectors, we're a thriving team that love travelling. We're passionate about adventure and even more passionate about opening up the wonders of the world to our travellers, giving them truly unforgettable holidays.
Design & Brochure Production Executive
Got a great eye for design? Want to make a real impact on the future of a rapidly growing travel brand? If so, look no further…
We are seeking a highly creative and innovative design executive to join our dynamic Marketing team. As our full-time designer, you’ll be working collaboratively with colleagues from across our business to develop compelling creative to support a range of digital and traditional marketing campaigns. In this role, you’ll be key to our creative output, from concept generation through to design completion. This isn’t a position where you’ll just be cranking out the same old creative - we’re looking for someone who wants to stretch their design muscles and create outstanding campaigns that are going to delight our customers.
Working in a team of four, you’ll report directly to the Marketing Manager and be based at our brand-new offices right in the heart of Hammersmith.
Key areas of responsibility:
Creative Artwork
- Producing original design and artwork for the full range of our marketing activities - this will include digital, email, direct mail, press advertisements, travel agency marketing support and promotional items, and in-house material
- Supporting the Digital Marketing Manager in evolving our brand identity and defining the visual appearance of our product ranges
- Collaborating closely with the Marketing team whilst designing to their briefs
- Managing and delivering upon multiple priority briefs without sacrificing quality
- Keeping up to date with new creative treatments and design ideas, including innovative data visualisation
Brochure Production
- Designing visually engaging, exciting brochures, ensuring our appearance is current, fresh and appealing to customers while delivering the essential information to convert prospects into sales
- Managing the production of brochures from initial flat plan to final print, including thorough proofing of proofs from printers
- Liaising with our product team to ensure brochure information is delivered on time
- Working with our Product Marketing Executive to update the written content in brochures in line with product changes
- Liaising with preferred print production partners to arrange printing and final distribution of brochures
- Working with printing companies to regularly assess price and quality, as well as investigating new paper types and finishes to make us stand out on the shelves
The ideal candidate will have/be:
- Passionate and enthusiastic for all things creative, always looking to raise the creative bar, and keep abreast of design trends
- Outstanding skills with digital design tools/software, ideally Adobe Creative Cloud Suite using Apple Macs
- Minimum 2 years' design experience in print and digital design - some UX experience would be beneficial
- Proven ability in brand development
- Experience of creating large-scale, integrated creative projects that maximise cross-channel impact
- Knowledge of layouts, graphics fundamentals, data visualisation, typography & limitations of both physical and digital environments
- Experience of working with global brands, ideally in both the B2B and B2C spaces
- A commercial approach to design as well as an ability to work to brand guidelines
- Full understanding of the print production process
- Able to support projects from concept to completion
- Able to organise, prioritise, and schedule work assignments
- Able to get on with the role independently, with minimal direction
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary
- Full pension
- Great training opportunities to build on your skills and industry knowledge
- 20 days annual holiday
- Genuinely great work environment with regular socials
To apply for this role, please provide a cover letter telling us why you’d be great for this role. We’d love to see your CV and a link to your portfolio of design work too. Once you’ve got all that together, please email your application to: jobs@onthegotours.com
Deadline for applications: 28th February 2020
Group and Tailor-made Reservations Consultant - Toronto
Are you passionate about travel? Ever dreamt of travelling the world for work? Do you love making peoples dream holidays come true? If you have answered yes to any of these questions than we have an amazing opportunity for you. On The Go Tours are looking for a vibrant, motivated individual to join their team in Toronto. On the Go Tours specialises in cultural and adventure holidays to the world's most exciting and far-flung destinations and with a focus on group tours and tailor-made holidays to over 60+ destinations.
We are currently searching for a passionate, driven Reservations Consultant to join our Brand new Toronto Office Reporting directly to the Canadian General Manager, this exciting and varied position will allow you to play a key role in the development and growth of our company whilst also allowing you to develop a wide-ranging skill set across group reservations, account management, operations and supplier relations.
Main responsibilities
- Answering customer enquiries by email and phone
- Selling group tours and upselling add on packages
- Building tailor-made vacations based on customer requirements
- Day-to-day administration duties
- Working to sales targets
- Participating in training workshops and sales meetings
Who we're looking for
- A minimum of 1 years' experience in a sales environment
- A passion for the travel industry and the destinations we sell
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Proficient computer skills
- The ability to work as a key member in a small, close-knit team
What we're offering
- A very competitive salary with On Target Earnings
- 4 weeks vacation time
- 5 days of educational leave each year
Our reservations office is open Monday – Friday 9-9 and 11-7 on Saturdays. Consultants will be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and off-site trade shows from time to time.
To apply for this position, please send your resume with a covering letter including details of your travel experiences to our portfolio of destinations to mike.quinto@onthegotours.com
Applications are open until the 20th Feb 2020.
Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted, but we thank you in advance for taking the time to apply.
