English is not your mother tongue?
We are looking for German-speaking experts on Cape Verde (m, f, d) to join our incoming tour agency as soon as possible.
Who are we?
Vem Conhecer Cabo Verde (VCCV) operates as an incoming tour agency working closely with individual German-speaking clients and with special tour operator Reiseträume Kapverden. VCCV looks after the clients from Reiseträume Kapverden while they are staying at their destination. In addition, VCCV supports Reiseträume Kapverden by providing travel advice and preparing travel proposals. Therefore, as part of VCCV, you will work directly with the team of Reiseträume Kapverden.
Every person has their own unique wishes, priorities, and needs. We aim to enable our travellers to authentically experience the beauty, diversity, and warmth of Cape Verde, on the same level as the local people. Our focus, therefore, lies on travel arrangements for individuals.
As an incoming tour agency, VCCV also works with other tour operators, for whom we assist with arranging complete round trips, as well as individual travel arrangements.
Every person has their own unique wishes, priorities, and needs. We aim to enable our travellers to authentically experience the beauty, diversity, and warmth of Cape Verde, on the same level as the local people. Our focus, therefore, lies on travel arrangements for individuals.
As an incoming tour agency, VCCV also works with other tour operators, for whom we assist with arranging complete round trips, as well as individual travel arrangements.
What you can expect – your tasks:
- You will support and advise private customers, travel agencies, and tour operators by telephone and in writing
- Process travel inquiries, bookings, rebookings, and cancellations
- Plan and calculate travel programs for individual and group travel
- As the first point of contact, you will be in daily contact with our partners
- Support the development and creation of new programs and themed trips
- Work closely with the team at Reiseträume Kapverden
What we expect - your profile:
- A passion for Cape Verde: You are responsible for helping potential travellers to be excited to visit Cape Verde. It’s important that your enthusiasm shines through
- Language skills: Good (conversational) knowledge of German and English, knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage
- Good knowledge of Cape Verde, ideally with experience visiting the country yourself
- Highly advantageous if you have experience in creating individual and group trips for tour operators or incoming tour agencies. Those with an eagerness to learn are also welcome to apply
- Fluency with MS Word and Excel
- We would ideally prefer you to join us as a full-time employee, however it is also possible to work for us part-time or on a freelance basis
What we offer – your opportunity:
- A dynamic and flexible working environment
- Attractive payment scheme appropriate to performance
- Work as part of a close-knit, international team without the traditional hierarchies
- Choose where you work. Options include our office in Santiago, in a coworking space, or even from home. We live New Work and try to find the right style of work for every employee
- Flexible contract hours: Either part-time, full-time, or as a freelancer. We are open to discussing what works best for you and hope to develop long-term cooperation
- We are a team! Even as a freelancer you will feel right at home in our team. You can operate independently while still having the support of your colleagues
Claudia Gomes and Nicolas Gassner will be happy to answer your questions at career@vemconhecercaboverde.com and accept application documents.
We look forward to receiving your application with an up-to-date CV via e-mail. Please also submit any references from your previous employment and/or school certificates from your studies. We would like to know how many hours you are able to work per week and whether you wish to work as a freelancer or employee. Please also let us know the earliest date when you could begin work. Applications can be submitted in Portuguese, English and German.
You will receive confirmation that we have received your application as soon as possible. We will review all applications and inform you about further procedures and next steps.