Senior Luxury Travel Designer

pbSenior Luxury Travel Designer | Bespoke Switzerland the Alps /b /p pbEpic Europe | Val Ferret, Valais, Switzerland | Full-time | Primarily office-based /b /p pbDesign extraordinary journeys. Not ordinary holidays. /b /p pEpic Europe is an independent, founder-led luxury travel company specializing in thoughtfully designed, tailor-made journeys throughout Switzerland and the surrounding Alpine regions. /p pFor over 15 years, we've worked with discerning international travelers and leading luxury travel advisors to create exceptional private journeys combining deep local knowledge, outstanding hospitality, authentic experiences and meticulous attention to detail. Our approach brings together the best of the Alps — from scenic hikes and outdoor pursuits to cultural discoveries, exceptional food and wine, and distinctive places to stay — with each journey tailored to our clients' interests, pace and sense of adventure. /p pAs our business grows, we're looking for an experienced bSenior Luxury Travel Designer /b to join our small, collaborative team. /p h3The role /h3 pThis is a hands-on travel design and sales position for someone with substantial experience creating and selling bespoke luxury journeys. /p pYou'll take ownership of sophisticated travel enquiries from initial brief through itinerary design, proposal development, costing, sales and confirmation. Working closely with our founders and planning and operations team, you'll bring creativity, commercial judgment and genuine destination expertise to every journey. /p pWe're looking for someone who can think independently, anticipate client needs and create exceptional experiences — not simply assemble hotels and activities into an itinerary. /p h3What you'll be doing /h3 ul liDesigning sophisticated, tailor-made journeys throughout Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria. /li liManaging enquiries from luxury travel advisors and private clients, understanding their interests, expectations and budgets. /li liCreating compelling itineraries with intelligent routing, thoughtful pacing, exceptional accommodation and distinctive experiences. /li liPreparing accurate costings, commercially sound proposals and quotations, and managing enquiries through to confirmation. /li liDeveloping trusted relationships with clients, advisors, hotels, guides and local suppliers. /li liCollaborating with our bookings and operations team to ensure seamless delivery. /li liContributing product knowledge, supplier discoveries and creative ideas while supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards. /li /ul h3Who we're looking for /h3 pbDirect, professional experience designing and selling bespoke luxury leisure travel is essential. /b /p pbIdeally, you'll bring: /b /p ul liAt least three years of relevant experience in bespoke luxury travel, including substantial hands-on itinerary design and sales. /li liA proven ability to personally design, cost and sell complex, multi-day private journeys. /li liExperience with discerning international clients, ideally including the North American luxury travel market. /li liStrong knowledge of Switzerland and the Alps, or comparable experience in European luxury destination travel. /li liExcellent logistical judgment, commercial awareness, attention to detail and written and spoken English. /li liIndependence, creativity and a collaborative approach suited to a small, entrepreneurial team. /li /ul pGerman, French or Italian language skills and established Swiss/Alpine supplier relationships would be advantages. /p h3Why join Epic Europe? /h3 pWe're not a large, volume-driven travel company. You'll work directly with the founders, take meaningful ownership of your trips and help shape the continued development of an established luxury travel business. /p pWe value thoughtful design, independence, integrity and personal relationships. This is a senior, hands-on position with opportunities for product leadership and mentoring, rather than a general management role. /p h3Location and working arrangements /h3 pOur small team works together from our office in Val Ferret, in the Swiss Alps (Valais). /p pWhile some remote-working flexibility is available, bthis is primarily an office-based position /b. Candidates should already live within reasonable commuting distance or be genuinely prepared to relocate to the region and be eligible to work in Switzerland. /p pbEmployment: /b Full-time /p pbCompensation: /b Commensurate with relevant experience and responsibilities /p #J-18808-Ljbffr