Office Assistant

Travel Company in Kandy is expanding and looking for a full-time OFFICE ASSISTANT

General Overview

• Travel Company / DMC
• Office in Kandy
• Full-time
• Five days a week, sometimes weekends
• Salary depending on experience

About SriLankan Pearl

We believe that travel is a transformational experience, and that we grow in knowledge and understanding of the world around us through travel. Travel teaches us unforgettable experiences that will be in our memories forever, let us discover other cultures, food, and religions, practice and learn other languages, and show us different ways to express music, dance, and arts. At SriLankan Pearl, we are committed to providing our clients with the best experience, from the moment they contact us until they arrive back home. We work on every detail before, during, and after the trip to ensure that everything will be as smooth as possible.

About the Team

We are a small Team based in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Our team consists of hardworking and motivated individuals filling operational, customer, marketing, and business administration roles.

About you

• Hospitality is in your genes. You care for our clients, and as part of our Team, you will do everything you can to make their round tour in Sri Lanka an unforgettable experience
• You are eager to learn
• You preferably have studied Tourism and Hospitality Management
• You are motivated and dedicated. If you’re looking for a comfortable workplace where you can enjoy a simple 9-to-5 office life, please don’t apply. If you are ready to make a difference, you are welcome to the Team

Role objective

• Updating and managing our systems to ensure 100% accuracy
• Liaising with third parties like hotels and accommodations regarding rates
• Administrative support related to all hotel bookings, customer bookings and services
• Assisting with any office administrative tasks that may arise

Required experience

• Prior experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage
• High level of English

Required skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written English capabilities
• Computer literate and able to learn new applications
• Knowledge of the topography of Sri Lanka
• Willingness to learn and expand their skillset
• Excellent punctuality
• More important than any specific skills, the candidate should be motivated, eager to learn and improve

We are looking for someone who is motivated and has a positive attitude, we will teach you the necessary skills.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

We ask you to provide relevant details regarding your previous work experience (CV/Resume) as well as a Motivation Letter noting your interest in the position.

Please note that a Motivation Letter is compulsory.

The application process consists of two phases:

• Phase 1: Apply for the position by providing us with your CV and Motivation Letter (outlining your interest in the position and why you want to work for us)
• Phase 2: If you are selected, there will be Job Interview at our office in Kandy

If you have any questions regarding the role or the company, please first check our website. If you still have questions, then you can call Gayan Abeykoon (Director) at (+94) 77 992 9875