Educational Tour Manager

You will be part of STIC Travel Group, a renowned travel company offering diverse international and domestic travel packages. As a part of the team, you will be responsible for designing educational tour programs from India to Singapore, aligning these tours with educational and cultural learning goals, and customizing programs to meet school curriculum requirements. Your role will involve identifying and collaborating with vendors in Singapore, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high service quality standards. It will be essential to manage vendor compliance and reliability, prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing models, and optimize tour costs without compromising on quality. Collaboration with the Head of Department, Finance, and Sales teams for budget approvals will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will travel with student groups to Singapore as the Tour Manager, ensuring smooth on-ground operations and prioritizing student safety throughout the trip. Quick and effective problem-solving, as well as coordination skills, will be crucial for managing any real-time challenges that may arise during the tours. Previous travel experience to Singapore and a background in outbound travel or tour operations will be advantageous for this role. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Travel, Education, or a related field. The role necessitates skills in itinerary design, vendor negotiations, costing, interpersonal communication, team coordination, student engagement, and flexibility to travel as required. The industry focus will be on Education Travel and Student Tours, with an expected experience range of 5-10 years in student/educational travel or Outbound Tours. An added advantage would be a solid understanding of Singapore, encompassing its local culture, education hubs, and logistical aspects. Your expertise in these areas will contribute significantly to the successful execution of educational tours to Singapore.,