Job Description:

As a Salesperson for Regional Tourism Development, you will play a key role in uncovering and developing regional resources in Niigata and neighboring prefectures, transforming them into compelling tourism content, and commercializing these experiences. Your responsibilities will include engaging in sales activities with inbound travel agents both in Japan and internationally, effectively promoting the unique attractions of the region.

In addition to sales, you will accompany tours and guide customers on-site, helping them experience the distinctive charm of the tourism products you help create. Additionally, you will be responsible for translation and interpretation tasks as needed.

Another key responsibility will involve drafting proposals and participating in projects to promote tourism initiatives, including collaboration with government entities to advance regional tourism planning.

Both English and Japanese proficiency are essential.

Employee testimonial

It’s incredibly rewarding to discover and develop local resources in Niigata and neighboring prefectures, turning them into tourism products that help revitalize the region. I take pride in being part of the tourism industry, as it allows me to uncover hidden gems of the area and share them with both domestic and international travelers. Contributing to the growth of inbound tourism is particularly fulfilling, as the role offers global exposure through interactions with overseas agents and the opportunity to guide tours locally.

That said, developing tourism products often requires extensive coordination with local stakeholders and meticulous adjustments, which can be time-consuming. Additionally, conducting and guiding tours requires a strong sense of responsibility to ensure everything goes as planned, even when unexpected challenges arise. However, the sense of accomplishment when seeing the region thrive and come to life makes it all worthwhile.

Required skills

・Basic PC operation skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
・Those who have a regular car license (AT only acceptable)
・Language skills: Japanese (JLPT N2 or above), English (Native level)

Welcome Skills

・Those who want to promote tourism in Niigata and are interested in inbound business
・Those with experience in sales or tour planning (experience in the travel industry is preferred)
・Those with experience working as a guide or an teacher
・Proficiency in languages other than Japanese and English

Details:

• Employment status：Full-time employee (seishain)
• Eployment period：No set employment period
• Visa Suppor：Available
• Only applicants currently in Japan will be considered
• Location: Atago Corporation Niigata City Head office
  〒951-8065　新潟県新潟市中央区東堀通1番町494番地3
• Working hours 09:00～17:40
  ＊Standard working hours: 7 hours 40 minutes
  ＊Lunch: 60 minutes
  ＊Average monthly overtime: 25 hours
  ＊May be required to work on weekends and holidays due to tour guide duties, events, etc.
• Number of holidays per year： 122 days
• Holidays and Vacations：Saturday, Sunday, National holidays
  ＊End of year holiday （12/29～1/3）
  ＊Celebration/Condolence leave
  ＊Paid vacation days
  　10 days granted after 6 months of employment (can be taken in hourly units)
  　Paid leave granted upon joining the company, limited to special reasons such as injury or illness (1-4 days *depending on time of joining)
  Paid leave acquisition rate: 69.32% (in 2023)
  Recommended summer holiday: 　8/13～8/15
  ＊Maternity/paternity leave, childcare leave, nursing care leave, nursing care leave (record of acquisition)
• Salary Expected annual income: 3-4 million yen
  Monthly salary： 207-260,300 yen
  ＜Breakdown of monthly salary＞
  Basic salary　：　170,000～228,300円
  Housing allowance：　20,000～32,000円
  32,000 yen/month for head of household, 22,000 yen/month for quasi-head of household, 20,000 yen/month for non-head of household
  Special allowance：　17,000円
• ＜Payment depending on conditions＞
  Family allowance：　10,000円
  Eligible for spouses and children with an income of less than 1,030,000 yen in the previous year
  Commuting allowance：　Maximum 35,000円
  Eligible for employees with a commuting distance of 2km or more
• Commuting allowance Actual expenses covered (upper limit)
• Salary increase Once a year (April)
• Bonus Twice a year (July and December)
• Insurance：Complete social insurance (work-related accident, employment, health insurance, welfare pension)
• Commute
  ＊15 minutes walk from JR Hakusan Station
  ＊8 minutes walk from Niigata City Hall bus stop
  ＊commuting by car possible (no parking available)

Please apply via email: saiyo@atago-corp.com

• Selection Process
  Document screening → First interview (HR department) + interview with senior employees → Aptitude test → Final interview
• Required documents
  ＊Resume・work history (Japanese)
  ＊Essay: regarding your goals for this position (500 words in English)
• Notes: If you would like to be considered, please contact our human resources department via the email above. Applications will be accepted in Japanese only