Travel Designer – Expedition Leader

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🕒 April 1

🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

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Bucketlist Xperiences

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11 - 50 employees

👥 B2C

B2C • Travel

Bucketlist Xperiences is a luxury travel company dedicated to providing extraordinary travel experiences. The company offers meticulously curated journeys to the world's most incredible destinations, focusing on breathtaking adventures, stunning beauty, and exclusive access. Their services include private jet expeditions, regional journeys, and city-based experiences, all designed to offer unparalleled excitement and discovery. Bucketlist Xperiences excels in crafting unique, unforgettable moments that combine adventure with luxury, offering thrilling activities like helicopter rides, diving, and wildlife safaris. The company is driven by a passion for exploration, led by the Kaplan family, who have extensive knowledge of diverse cultures and landscapes.

📋 Description

• Design, plan, and implement once in a lifetime, ultra-luxury travel experiences. • Full responsibility for all logistics: itineraries, contingencies, safety procedures, permits, sourcing and ownership of all aspects of logistics and costing of trips. • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including local officials, private institutions, and notable personalities, to create exclusive travel experiences. • Establish and manage relationships with destination management companies (DMCs). • Provide superior customer service & relationship management throughout each trip. • Supervise all travel logistics (e.g., aviation, accommodation, dining, event planning). • Liaise with aircraft operators to request proposals, negotiate contracts, streamline operations, confirm flight schedules, and ensure effective ground handling. • Handle all aspects of hotel bookings (e.g., reservations, invoicing, upgrades, etc.). • Ensure compliance with all health & safety protocols by working with relevant resources. • Assist in the creation and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Manage trip budget, ensuring quality experiences while maintaining cost-effectiveness. • Oversee the procurement and organization of member amenities. • Execute the trip’s itinerary and programming in line with the pre-planned run-of-show. • Guarantee overall member experience quality and address any concerns promptly. • Lead and manage the expedition team. • Coordinate with DMCs as needed. • Collaborate with trip physicians to handle any emergencies or evacuations, prioritizing member safety and well-being. • Manage trip budget, ensuring adherence while managing quality expectations. • Travel extensively (up to 2-3 weeks at a time) and lead groups on expeditions.

🎯 Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in operations, hospitality, tourism, or related field. • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the luxury travel industry, particularly in planning and leading expeditions. • Proven problem-solving skills, an ability to work under pressure, and adaptability to unexpected situations. • An excellent understanding of the luxury travel market and the ability to meet its specific customer service and detailed demands. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. • A high level of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information. • Ability to flex to work schedule in an international environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package in the highest percentile of the industry. • Merit-based bonus structure. • Equity opportunity available. • Highly flexible work environment. • Ability to work globally. • Access to our contacts and travel benefits. • Opportunity to experience once-in-a-lifetime experiences globally alongside our members.