Jobs in Thailand for Foreigners – Operations Officer, Asian Trails, Phuket

Job Description

Jobs in Thailand for foreigners beyond teaching include the country’s huge tourism sector, and Asian Trails — a leading pan-Asia destination management company — is hiring an Operations Officer in Phuket to run day-to-day ground operations: guest transfers, excursions and on-site assistance for international travellers. The role suits candidates with 1–3 years of tour-handling experience and strong English; note the posting does not explicitly mention work-permit support.

Responsibilities

- Arrange and supervise guest arrivals, departures, transfers, tours and excursions
- Meet and assist guests at airports, piers and hotels
- Co-ordinate with guides, drivers and suppliers to deliver services
- Handle last-minute changes and service issues professionally
- Liaise with reservations and sales teams
- Keep accurate service records and daily operations reports

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality or a related field
- 1–3 years’ experience in ground operations or tour handling (Phuket area ideal)
- Good spoken and written English; other languages an advantage
- Local knowledge of Phuket destinations and routes
- Problem-solving skills; flexible and service-minded under pressure
- Valid driver’s licence a plus

Benefits

- Work with a leading international destination management company
- Career growth in Asia’s tourism industry
- Dynamic, multicultural work environment