Price South Korea holidays for travel agents, remotely for our South Korea desk: itineraries and costing. For candidates in South and South-East Asia.
About Explera DMC
Explera DMC is a B2B destination management company (DMC). Travel agents and tour operators book hotels, transfers, tours, guides and events for their customers through Explera, and our teams in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong arrange and deliver those services. We also hire for remote roles open to candidates worldwide.
Role overview
We are seeking a fast, detail-oriented Quotations Executive for our South Korea desk. Explera is a B2B DMC: travel agents, tour operators and OTAs send us their clients' enquiries, and you will turn them into clear, accurate and competitive South Korea quotations.
You will cost South Korea itineraries for FIT travellers, families, honeymooners and groups from our contracted rates, revise them as partners change their plans, and hand confirmed files to operations.
The role is remote and home-based, for people living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia. You work the South Korea desk's business hours, 09:00–18:00 Korea time (KST), Monday to Friday (08:00–17:00 in Manila and Kuala Lumpur, 07:00–16:00 in Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City, 06:00–15:00 in Dhaka and 05:30–14:30 in India and Sri Lanka), on a freelance contract with Explera DMC Limited (Hong Kong), paid monthly in US dollars.
Key responsibilities
1. Quotations & costing
- Prepare accurate South Korea quotations for FIT, family, honeymoon, MICE and group enquiries, the same business day wherever possible
- Cost hotels, resorts and hanok stays, KTX rail, domestic flights to Jeju, and private and coach transfers, guides, entrance fees, activities and meals from contracted and current rates
- Apply the correct markups, taxes, supplements and currency, and protect the agreed margin
- Revise quotations quickly when partners change dates, hotels, room types or group size
2. Itinerary design
- Build realistic day-by-day routings across Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, Jeju and the DMZ that respect travel times and opening days
- Suggest alternatives when hotels are full or prices rise, especially around spring blossom, Chuseok, autumn foliage and the ski season
- Write clear, well-presented proposals that partners can send straight to their clients
3. Rates & availability
- Check availability and option dates with suppliers and contracting before quoting
- Keep rate sheets, seasonal supplements and special offers up to date in the quoting templates
4. Conversion & handover
- Follow up open quotations with sales and partner agents until they confirm or close
- Hand confirmed bookings to operations with complete, accurate files
Requirements
- 1+ years in quotations, costing, reservations or itinerary planning at a DMC, tour operator or travel agency
- Fast and accurate with Excel costing; experience with a booking or quotation system
- Organised and calm under pressure, able to handle several enquiries at once and meet same-day deadlines
- Business English, written and spoken: you work with partners and suppliers in English every day
- Korean is a plus
- Knowledge of South Korea as a destination is a plus
- Living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia, and able to invoice Explera monthly as a freelancer
- Able to work 09:00–18:00 Korea time (KST), Monday to Friday
- Your own laptop, a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work and take calls
- Backup power and a backup connection (UPS or power bank, mobile data) so a power cut does not stop your shift
Remote contract
This is a remote, home-based role. It is open only to people living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia: you do not need to relocate, and there is no visa or work permit to arrange.
- Engagement: freelance (independent contractor) with Explera DMC Limited, Hong Kong
- Fee: USD 400–650 a month, depending on experience, paid monthly in US dollars against your invoice
- Working hours: 09:00–18:00 Korea time (KST), Monday to Friday. That is 08:00–17:00 in Manila and Kuala Lumpur, 07:00–16:00 in Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City, 06:00–15:00 in Dhaka and 05:30–14:30 in India and Sri Lanka
- You handle your own tax and social security in your country of residence
- Explera provides the booking systems, accounts and online training you need; you use your own laptop and internet connection
- Applying is free: Explera never asks candidates for a fee or deposit
Why join Explera DMC?
- Own South Korea pricing for partners across India, the Gulf and South-East Asia
- Work from home for our South Korea desk, with a team that supports you online
- Online training on our booking systems, suppliers and destinations
- Gain exposure to global travel markets and cross-border operations across Asia
- Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
Skills and Languages
Languages
- English
- Business
- Korean
- Preferred
Skills
- South Korea quotations
- Itinerary costing
- Excel costing
- Hotel and transport rates
- B2B travel
- Booking systems
- Remote work
Education
Graduate in any discipline; tourism or hospitality qualifications are a plus
Open to candidates living in
Questions about this role
What does the Quotations Executive – South Korea Desk (Remote) at Explera do?
Price South Korea holidays for travel agents, remotely for our South Korea desk: itineraries and costing. For candidates in South and South-East Asia. Day to day, the role includes: prepare accurate South Korea quotations for FIT, family, honeymoon, MICE and group enquiries, the same business day wherever possible; cost hotels, resorts and hanok stays, KTX rail, domestic flights to Jeju, and private and coach transfers, guides, entrance fees, activities and meals from contracted and current rates; apply the correct markups, taxes, supplements and currency, and protect the agreed margin.
Where is the Quotations Executive – South Korea Desk (Remote) role based, and is it remote?
Location: Remote (South and South-East Asia). Work mode: Remote (open only to candidates living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan or Malaysia). Employment: contract. The role is with Explera DMC Limited, part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company with offices in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience: 1–4 years. Education: Graduate in any discipline; tourism or hospitality qualifications are a plus. Languages: English (Business), Korean (Preferred). Key requirement: 1+ years in quotations, costing, reservations or itinerary planning at a DMC, tour operator or travel agency.
What is the salary for the Quotations Executive – South Korea Desk (Remote)?
US$400 – US$650 / month. The final offer depends on your experience and interview and is confirmed in writing.
How do I apply for the Quotations Executive – South Korea Desk (Remote)?
Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/quotations-executive-south-korea-desk-remote-rdqxkr26/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).
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 4 February 2027. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.
