Holland Bikes

Dutch Speaking Tour Guide

Holland Bikes  •  $150k/yr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Established in 2002 and headquartered in Paris (FR), it is Holland Bike’s mission to introduce the Dutch daily cycling tradition as an alternative and effective means of transportation in and around cities.

Today, Holland Bikes is the number 1 provider of bike tours and rentals in France, with over 20 retail and rental points. In 2023 Holland Bikes started their first location in the United States. Located in Brooklyn NY, this brand new location provides bike rentals and guided tours in multiple languages.

Tasks

As a Tour Guide, your job is to create unforgettable moments with our guests. You take them on a 2,5 hour bike tour through the city, while explaining the city’s history, architecture, fun facts and hidden gems.

You take pictures and answer any questions they might have while making sure all guests are comfortable and having fun.

Requirements

No experience as a tour guide? No problem! Our experienced tour guides will train and coach you on the job. As a trainee tour guide, you study the handbooks and scripts that have all the information you need to become an excellent tour guide.

However, to become a top-notch tour guide, you will need to have the following skills and abilities:

  • Enjoy riding a bike – and be comfortable riding it! You’re expected to take a group of guests through traffic, while monitoring the group is safe and complete
  • Amazing hospitality – a warm, approachable manner, great listening skills and always able to “read the room” to know how your guests are enjoying the tour. Even if things are stressful or chaotic, you stay calm and facilitate while having a smile on your face
  • Be an excellent presenter – you’re in front of the group, all the time
  • Take pride in your job – the pictures you take and the memories you make with our guests can last a lifetime and mean a lot to them
  • Be fluent in Dutch and English (but more languages is a big plus!)
  • Authorization to work in the United States, without the need of visa sponsorship

Benefits

  • Being part of a young, but fast-growing organization with highly motived professionals
  • The opportunity to work flexible hours – you tell us when you’re available for tours
  • An hourly rate of 25 USD, plus tips. We also pay 30 minutes extra to prepare and end the tour properly. So, on a 2,5 hour tour, you’ll make 75 USD, plus all the tips you collect
  • Opportunity to grow into full-time and leadership position

Location: Brooklyn, New York (on-site)

Holland Bikes

About Holland Bikes

Holland Bikes, c'est la concrétisation du rêve de deux hollandais, qui, au début des années 2000, ont souhaité partager et transmettre aux Français la tradition du cycle hollandais dans laquelle le vélo est un véritable art de vivre et un état d'esprit.

Depuis maintenant presque 20 ans, notre ambition est restée intacte : développer sur le marché français notre mode de vie et notre façon bien particulière d’envisager les déplacements quotidiens à vélo, synonyme de plaisir et de bien-être.

Notre implication dans le domaine de l'écomobilité nous a d'ailleurs valu obtenir le titre de quadruple vainqueur du Grand Prix des Vélos de Ville et nous avons été nommés meilleure entreprise Franco-Néerlandaise par la Chambre Française de Commerce et de l'Industrie pour l'année 2019.

Chez Holland Bikes, nous distribuons uniquement des marques de qualité, dont la fiabilité et la réputation ne sont plus à prouver auprès des hollandais. Nous travaillons ainsi depuis plus de 15 ans avec les plus grandes marques hollandaises telles que Gazelle, Union, VanDijck ou encore Bakfiets.

Pionnières en matière de mobilité urbaine, ces marques, souvent centenaires, ont participé aux plus grandes révolutions du vélo urbain avec notamment l’introduction du vélo électrique, des vélos cargos ou encore des vélos porteurs sur le marché du cycle.

A travers notre réseau de magasins et site E-commerce, nous sommes fiers d’avoir accompagnés plus de 100 000 clients dans leur transition de mode de transport…et de vie ! Nous accompagnons également les entreprises à développer leur PDM (Plan de mobilité).

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
2002
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