Community Manager
If you love talking to people about travel and exploring new cultures, have a knack for building relationships wherever you go, are committed to going the extra mile and want a work in a place that makes a positive impact, we would love to meet you.
Hello Future Team Member!
We're a small, passionate team committed to helping people see the world while developing new friendships and a greater cultural understanding. We live for unique experiences, life-changing moments, serendipitous interactions, and the memories made along the way. We’re big on teamwork and supporting one another. We’re scrappy and we get sh*t done.
About you:
You love talking to people, especially about travel, and you have a knack for making friends wherever you go. You understand and genuinely care about people, even if you've never met them. You’ve lived or worked abroad and can speak to the experience. You're self-starting, have a high EQ, and are motivated by hitting ambitious goals. You love start-up culture and thrive on seeing the direct impact of your work. ​
About your role:
You’ll be joining a small team at the early stages of a company that will have a lasting impact on the way people explore the world and connect with one another. Your role is to talk with people about our new brand, Sojrn and help them pick the best chapter for them. You'll be asked to work hard and sometimes at odd hours but you'll be supported and appreciated. You will also be required to spend a couple of months abroad experiencing various Sojrn chapters.
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Duties:
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Read through all incoming profiles and reach out to potential participants
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Oversee Sojrn chat and email inboxes, responding promptly to questions and comments
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Maintain contacts and lead statuses in our CRM system
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Strategize creative new ways of growing the Sojrn community
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Assist in the development of strategies for increasing customer retention and organic word of mouth
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Analyze traveler sales journey and devise strategies for improving UX
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Help execute events for alums and future participants
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Contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere on Sojrn chapters, pitching in with odd jobs as needed
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Contribute to the research, ideation and innovation, design, development, maintenance, enhancement, and communication of changes to current product and new product opportunities based on lead/client feedback
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Extensive international travel required
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You have:
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3+ years consumer sales experience, with a history of meeting sales quotas
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1+ years B2C start-up experience
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Exceptional work ethic, strong integrity, and an entrepreneurial spirit
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Attitude of a team player with strong interpersonal skills
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Enthusiasm, grit, social intelligence, and a sense of humor
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A profound love of travel and the flexibility for extensive international travel as needed
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We offer:
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Health and dental insurance
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2 weeks paid vacation + reset week + FTLO trip (additional week of vacation after 2 years)
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Opportunity for international travel
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Ability to see the direct impact of your contributions on the growth of a company
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$35k base + commission + free housing while on Sojrn Chapters
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The position requires international travel.
Note: Please submit your resume and a short cover letter to careers@sojrn.travel with the following subject:
Sojrn Community Manager - [Full Name]
We will reach out to qualified candidates. (Resumes that are 2 pages or shorter are preferred)
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