Assist World

Travel & Concierge Operations Assistant

Assist World  •  South Africa (Remote)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

We're hiring a  full-time Travel & Concierge Operations Assistant (Virtual) to support a  high-touch travel & concierge business serving  HNW/UHNW clients who expect  fast turnaround, high accuracy, and calm, confident communication.This role blends  travel admin + itinerary management + back-office operations, with  content/collateral creation during downtime (newsletters, one-pagers, event promotions, supplier database building).
Key Responsibilities

Travel & Concierge Operations (Core)

  • Create and manage detailed  itineraries for high-end clients (individuals and groups)
  • Coordinate complex bookings and logistics:
  • Flights monitoring/changes and re-accommodation support
  • Hotel bookings, activities, dining, transport, VIP services
  • Track group travel details (who is booked where, rooming lists, confirmations, changes, deadlines)
  • Maintain accurate back-office tracking for multiple travelers and moving parts

Client & Supplier Communication

  • Handle correspondence with  clients and suppliers via email/WhatsApp and  phone when needed
  • Act as an  emergency point of contact for traveling clients when the team is unavailable
  • Manage impatient/panicky requests with a calm, solution-focused approach

Systems, Databases & Admin

  • Build and maintain a  supplier database (global suppliers)
  • Maintain a  CRM-style database (currently Excel-based; may move to software later)
  • Maintain internal tracking sheets, templates, and workflows for repeatable concierge services

Content & Marketing Collateral (Secondary)

  • Create polished client-facing collateral (not heavy social media management):
  • 1–2 page event flyers and "special access" announcements
  • Newsletter drafts and simple layouts
  • Luxury event roundups (e.g., Formula 1 packages, seasonal events)
  • Produce clean graphics/layouts using  Canva (or similar) based on rough direction/inputs

Tools & Systems

  • Excel / Google Sheets (required)
  • Canva (strongly preferred)
  • Comfortable learning travel platforms (bedbanks), supplier portals, and basic CRM tools
  • Bonus: GDS exposure, ticketing experience, or past travel agency/concierge systems

Must-Haves

  • Travel / concierge industry experience (itinerary planning + supplier coordination)
  • Excellent spoken and written English; professional phone manner
  • High attention to detail (HNW service = no avoidable mistakes)
  • Calm under pressure; can handle urgent and last-minute changes
  • Comfortable with occasional after-hours/weekend support (as-needed)

Working Hours

  • Full-time (40 hrs/week) aligned to  Dubai time
  • Typical schedule:  9am–5pm Dubai, with flexibility for occasional after-hours and limited weekend support when clients are traveling
Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE$50 birthday bonus$200 testimonial bonus$300 tenure bonus every 6 months$500 entry monthly raffleNO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
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About Assist World

With 35+ years of collective experience, Assist World utilizes talent and leadership across the globe; saving business owners while maximizing work efficiency.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NV
Year Founded
2022
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