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Operations Specialist

Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures

Operations Specialist

Denver, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ABOUT THE COMPANY: FOUNDED IN 1984, WE’VE SPENT 37 YEARS DESIGNING, CUSTOMIZING, AND FINE-TUNING INNOVATIVE INN-TO-INN HIKING AND WALKING ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD. THIS EXPERIENCE IN SPECIALIZED SERVICE GIVES US AN EDGE OVER OUR COMPETITORS. WE OFFER GUIDED, PRIVATE GUIDED, AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS THAT EXPLORE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES FOUND ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET.

    THE PANDEMIC HIT THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY HARD, BUT WE GOT THROUGH IT AND ARE NOW REBUILDING WITH THE EXPECTATION OF GROWING BEYOND WHAT WE’VE DONE IN THE PAST. THE COMPANY IS BASED IN TELLURIDE, BUT THE MANAGING DIRECTOR IS OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE DENVER AREA WHERE THE SALES AND OPERATIONS STAFF WILL BE LOCATED.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • SPEAK TO CLIENTS AND POTENTIAL CLIENTS, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND DIRECT THEIR PHONE CALLS.

    • MAKE ALL HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR GUIDED, PRIVATE GUIDED, AND SELF-GUIDED TRIPS.

    • COLLECT AND ORGANIZE CLIENT PAPERWORK.

     

    ABOUT YOU:

    • A PASSION FOR TRAVEL AND GETTING OUTSIDE!

    • MUST BE VERY ORGANIZED AND DETAIL-ORIENTED.

    • CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

    • COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH SPREADSHEETS, AND QUICK TO LEARN VARIOUS ONLINE SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT.

    • ABLE TO WORK PRODUCTIVELY ON YOUR OWN WHILE ALSO BEING A GREAT TEAM PLAYER IN A SMALL COMPANY. WE WORK TOGETHER AND COMMUNICATE A LOT!

    • WILLING TO ASK FOR HELP AND SHARE IDEAS. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR BETTER WAYS TO OPERATE.

    • GREAT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION NOT ONLY WORKS CLOSELY WITH COLLEAGUES AND CUSTOMERS, BUT ALSO WITH BUSINESS PARTNERS WE HAVE ESTABLISHED OVER THE YEARS.

     

    COMPENSATION:

    • $35,000 - $40,000 ANNUALLY DOE + ANNUAL BONUS

    • MEDICAL BENEFIT (PAYMENT AGAINST INSURANCE) AFTER ONE YEAR

    • VACATION TIME: 2 WEEKS PTO/YEAR, PLUS PAID HOLIDAYS

    • TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES