# Graduate Trainee – DMC Operations (Freshers) – Japan > Explera Group is hiring: Graduate Trainee – DMC Operations (Freshers) – Japan in Tokyo, Japan (Office, Full-time). A paid, full-time 12-month trainee programme for recent graduates in Tokyo: rotate through reservations, operations, quotations and sales. ## Key facts - Company: Explera Group - Hiring entity: Explera Japan K.K. (https://www.explera.jp) - Location: Tokyo, Japan - Work mode: Office - Employment type: Full-time - Team: Operations - Experience: Freshers welcome (up to 1 year) - Languages: Japanese (JLPT N2), English (Business) - Education: Recent graduate (any discipline); tourism, hospitality or business preferred - Openings: 3 - Salary: discussed at interview - Posted: 2026-09-28 - Closes: 2026-11-27 - Reference: DU2DTPK8 ## Job description A paid, full-time 12-month trainee programme for recent graduates in Tokyo: rotate through reservations, operations, quotations and sales. ### About Explera DMC Explera DMC is a premier Destination Management Company dedicated to delivering exceptional travel and event experiences worldwide. We operate with a global mindset while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. ### Role overview Our Graduate Trainee programme is for freshers who want a career in travel. It is a paid, full-time role at our Tokyo office: over 12 months you rotate through reservations, operations, quotations and sales, with a mentor and a clear review at each step. Strong trainees move into a permanent role in the team that suits them best. ### Key responsibilities ### 1. Rotations - Reservations: request and confirm hotels, transfers and tours - Operations: prepare vouchers and rooming lists, and support daily dispatch - Quotations: cost simple itineraries from contracted rates - Sales: follow up partner enquiries and help with partner trainings ### 2. Learning - Weekly training on our destinations, suppliers and systems - A familiarisation trip to learn the product first hand - A review with your mentor after every rotation ### Requirements - Graduated in the last 2 years, or graduating before you join - Good English and Japanese - Curious, organised and eager to learn - Comfortable with email, Excel or Google Sheets - Valid right to work in Japan ### Why join Explera DMC? - A paid programme with full training - A permanent role for strong trainees - Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture - Autonomy to own your role and drive process improvements ### Skills - Travel operations - Reservations - Customer service - Excel - Communication - Teamwork ### Languages - Japanese: JLPT N2 - English: Business ### Education Recent graduate (any discipline); tourism, hospitality or business preferred ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the Graduate Trainee – DMC Operations (Freshers) – Japan at Explera do? A paid, full-time 12-month trainee programme for recent graduates in Tokyo: rotate through reservations, operations, quotations and sales. Day to day, the role includes: reservations: request and confirm hotels, transfers and tours; operations: prepare vouchers and rooming lists, and support daily dispatch; quotations: cost simple itineraries from contracted rates. ### Where is the Graduate Trainee – DMC Operations (Freshers) – Japan role based, and is it remote? Location: Tokyo, Japan. Work mode: Office. Employment: full-time. The role is with Explera Japan K.K., part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India and Hong Kong. ### What experience and qualifications do I need? Experience: freshers welcome (up to 1 year). Education: Recent graduate (any discipline); tourism, hospitality or business preferred. Languages: Japanese (JLPT N2), English (Business). Key requirement: Graduated in the last 2 years, or graduating before you join. ### What is the salary for the Graduate Trainee – DMC Operations (Freshers) – Japan? The salary is discussed at interview and confirmed in a written offer. The application form asks for your current and expected salary. ### How do I apply for the Graduate Trainee – DMC Operations (Freshers) – Japan? Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/graduate-trainee-dmc-operations-freshers-japan-tokyo-jpgt26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate). You can also email your CV to hr@expleradmc.com with the job title in the subject line. ### What is the hiring process? 1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy. ### When does this job close? Applications close on 27 November 2026. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive. ## How to apply 1. Online (recommended): https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/graduate-trainee-dmc-operations-freshers-japan-tokyo-jpgt26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes; you receive a private status link by email. 2. By email: send your CV to hr@expleradmc.com with the subject "Application: Graduate Trainee – DMC Operations (Freshers) – Japan (Tokyo)". --- Source page: https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/graduate-trainee-dmc-operations-freshers-japan-tokyo-jpgt26 Site index for AI assistants: https://career.expleradmc.com/llms.txt (full text: https://career.expleradmc.com/llms-full.txt) Recruitment contact: hr@expleradmc.com. Explera Group never asks candidates for payment.