Tour Guide

Position: Tour Guide/Tour Leader About the company: Eighty Days was founded in 2016 with the aim of using tourism to promote and revive rural regions of Japan. We are focused on bringing overseas customers to Japan to enjoy unique, off the beaten track experiences in places they would not have thought of traveling to. Eighty Days won the top prize at the 2016 Yunus & Youth Japan Social Business Design Contest. Role Description: This is a full-time remote role for a Tour Guide. The Tour Guide will be responsible for conducting guided tours, communicating with travelers, providing exceptional customer service, sharing historical and cultural knowledge, and selling tour packages. Work atmosphere: As a startup company, we expect you to take on responsibilities outside your specifically assigned tasks. Office atmosphere is open and relatively relaxed, and dress code is casual. Office location: 6 minutes walk from the East Exit (Exit 29) of Ikebukuro Station Requirements: - English: native-level - Japanese: working proficiency (comfortable reading and speaking) - Excellent customer-facing communication skills in English - Ability to make reservations by email or phone in Japanese - Ability to work independently, to research tourism locations, and make contributions to the overall business Other: We are also looking for a travel designer. If you are interested guiding as well, please apply. During off-peak season (Normally Jan, Feb, June, July, Aug and Sep), tour Leaders will be assigned administrative related tasks in the office depending on operational needs based on regular office work schedule.