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Thompsons Travel

Head of Operations for Thompsons Travel (Permanent) Gauteng- Johannesburg -Retail
Publication: 16 Feb 2018

Job Description

To work together with the CEO to maintain and improve the Thompsons Travel business by retaining the culture and values of the business in its relationship with customers, employees and suppliers.

Availability

Immediately

Salary

Market related

Required Qualifications

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will oversee Thompsons Travel’s operations and will be the company’s second-in-command, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). On achievement of the goals, as set out for the position, the candidate would in due course take over the running of the operation and report to the Group CEO.
 
We require an experienced and efficient leader, with excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethic.
 
To manage the business in a changing environment, embracing online technology through dynamic websites and various media platforms
 
The candidate should have the following qualities:
  • Leadership, interpersonal skills, high level of emotional intelligence
  • Knowledge of operations in both corporate and leisure travel management
  • A keen eye for detail
  • The ability to make fast decisions that are, at the same time, well thought out and not ‘from the hip’; that are in the best interest of the company and the customer equally
  • Financial management intelligence at a reasonable level
  • The ability to work between all disciplines of the business
  • Sales strength – to fulfil hosting and back up to the sales department
 The position will work closely with the CEO, working through the key elements of operating in a retail environment with all its various aspects and getting the complete backing of all operations players.
 
The retail departments are located in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

Location

Johannesburg

Application details

Contact Name :Patricia Kinnear – HR & Training Manager

Contact Phone:011 770 7500

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