Job Offer and Employment-Executive Director

An excellent executive director is an influential manager with ability to lead and motivate. They have great communication skills and take a holistic approach in managing the organization’s operations. We are currently looking for an Executive Director, responsible for the successful management of our entire business.

Executive Director Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”
  • Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors
  • Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers
  • Ensure adherence of the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines
  • Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts
  • Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners and external authorities
  • Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
  • Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial position
  • Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary

Applicant’s Requirements:

  • Proven experience as executive director or in other managerial position
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills
  • At least good basic communication skills in Chinese; further languages – especially European – are a plus
  • Customer service and detail-minded; well-organized and pro-active
  • Pragmatic character with analytical skills and hands-on mentality; quickly develops a sense of responsibility towards company and colleagues
  • Capable of handling difficult business situations, able to work under pressure and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ especially during peak travel seasons
  • Outstanding organization and leadership abilities
  • Very good MS Excel skills, further IT knowledge like website maintenance and general computer troubleshooting is a plus
  • First experiences in contract and project management
  • Prior work experience in tourism industry is a plus; knowledgeable of travel destinations in Yunnan and China

Salary:

Salary negotiable

How to apply:

Please upload your letter of motivation including your salary expectation, a meaningful CV as well as available references below. We will revert soonest.

Remarks:

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