Travel Product Planning Clerk
りょこうしょうひんきかくじむいん
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Summary
This occupation involves clerical work related to planning and developing travel products, including devising tour packages and plans for travel companies, setting prices, and creating promotional materials.
Description
Travel Product Planning Clerks analyze customer needs and market trends to support the planning and development of travel plans and tour packages. They handle price negotiations and contract procedures with suppliers (such as accommodations, transportation, local guides, etc.), perform cost calculations, and schedule adjustments. They also create planning documents, pamphlets, and web content materials, and coordinate with internal and external departments. They are required to accurately handle compliance with the Travel Agency Act and other related laws and regulations, as well as various applications and management tasks.
Future Outlook
With the recovery and diversification of travel demand, the need for new product planning is increasing. Personnel with digital skills and capabilities in sustainable tourism will be more highly valued.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Cooperative / Creative thinking / Curious and inquisitive / Good at negotiation
Work Style
Flex Time / Office Work / Remote / Shift / Team Projects
Career Path
Travel Product Planning Assistant → Travel Product Planner → Senior Travel Product Planner → Product Planning Manager → Planning Department Head
Required Skills
Cost Calculation / Market Research Analysis / Office Software / Supplier Negotiation / Tour Planning
Recommended Skills
BI Tools / Communication Skills (English) / Marketing / Tourist Site Information Collection / Web Content Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze market data and customer needs and reflect them in planning. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in pricing or contract details are not tolerated. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for negotiations and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required to come up with attractive travel plans. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis skills for cost calculations and pricing are essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Needed for meticulous planning such as schedule adjustments and cost management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
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- Comprehensive Travel Services Supervisor
- Domestic Travel Services Supervisor
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