Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Operations Manager - Inbound & Outbound Tourism

Location:

Dubai

Industry:

Travel & Tourism

Type:

Full-time

Experience Level:

Mid-level (Minimum 4 years in UAE)
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About the Role

We are seeking a

highly experienced and well-connected Assistant Operations Manager

to support our tourism operations across inbound and outbound travel. The ideal candidate is a UAE-based tourism professional with strong industry knowledge, trusted supplier relationships, and a proven ability to create seamless, profitable, and customized travel experiences.

This is not a learning role--this is for someone who already knows how it's done and can hit the ground running.
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Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive

quotations and costings

for both inbound and outbound packages Negotiate

contracts and rates with local and international vendors

(hotels, transportation, attractions, guides, etc.) Design and tailor

customized itineraries

for FITs, groups, and corporate clients Ensure all bookings are confirmed, documented, and executed with precision Maintain and expand a strong

network of reliable suppliers and partners

across the UAE and key international destinations Coordinate daily operational tasks with a focus on

cost control, quality, and efficiency

Troubleshoot and resolve last-minute travel disruptions with professionalism and speed Work closely with the senior Operations Manager to improve workflow, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction
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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Tourism, Travel Management, or Hospitality

Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in tourism operations in the UAE

Proven expertise in:

Quotation and package costing

Vendor contracting and negotiation

Customized itinerary development

Strong working knowledge of local tourism regulations, logistics, and market trends Excellent connections with local DMCs, hotels, and service providers Fluent in

English

(Arabic and other languages are a plus) Proficient in

Microsoft Office

, and ideally experienced with

travel booking or CRM software

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What We're Looking For

Someone who

knows the UAE market inside out

A

relationship-builder

who vendors love working with A

detail-oriented planner

who can balance cost, quality, and creativity A

problem-solver

with a calm, solutions-first approach
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Can you explain your experience in preparing offline travel quotations (manual costing, Excel, etc.) and using online CRM or booking systems? Which tools have you used, and how comfortable are you with both methods?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Tourism operation association: 4 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 25/07/2025