Careers

Olanka Travels is a premier travel company operating a highly successful B2C business in Sri Lanka over the last nine years with a global presence in the UK, India, Australia and China. Olanka team is currently expanding our global operations, and we have opportunities for candidates who are passionated with a “can do” attitude to join our young energetic global team.

Heshanie Ranasinghe

Students are being graduated in numerous field of disciplines but it is a doubt are they getting the opportunity to acquire the practical exposure of their studies. In fact the studies will be clueless if they are not offered the chance to apply the same in their working environment.

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Ashan Gunarathne

A chance of finding a job or finding the right job is a dream for each and every person in this competitive work environment. Although a job is offered, the people who exploit the right opportunities or reach the top are very rare.

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Uvini Dayarathna

Olanka welcomes the undergraduates who wish to build their career in the field of Travel and Tourism. I am Uvini who is an undergraduate following a Degree in Travel and Tourism at University of Kelaniya. My focus was to obtain the corporate exposure of Travel and Tourism as well as to enhance my French speaking skills.

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Current Job Openings

Job Description

A Junior Business Analyst in Olankta Travel’s IT department plays a crucial role in supporting the alignment of business requirements with IT solutions. This position involves collaborating with both business and our technical teams to ensure that the software, systems, and IT services being developed or maintained meet the needs of the organization. The Junior BA assists in gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements, providing insights into business processes, and supporting the design, testing, and implementation of IT solutions.


Job Profile

  • Assist in gathering and documenting business and functional requirements from stakeholders.
  • Facilitate meetings and discussions to understand business needs and document key takeaways.
  • Manage and coordinate the development team.
  • Create reports, Use cases, and visualizations to support decision-making.
  • Work with senior analysts and business teams to design and propose solutions.
  • Assist in preparing test plans, test cases, and user acceptance testing (UAT) scripts.
  • Testing, identifying and resolving issues with existing IT systems or software applications.
  • Create user manuals, system documentation, and training materials for end users.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, take stand up meetings and contribute ideas to improve processes, tools, and systems.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Minimum 1year experience in relative field.
  • Basic understanding of business processes, IT systems, and data analysis.
  • Skilled in project management and qualified with any relevant certification is an advantage.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of project management tools and documentation tools is a plus (Clickup, Jira, Asana).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Work Experience : 0-1year


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

Olanka Travels is a premier travel company in the B2C business with over 14 years of industry expertise, offering exceptional travel experiences across the globe. With a strong presence in the UK, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our personalized customer-centric approach. We are passionate about crafting seamless and memorable tailor-made travel journeys for our clients to our global destinations.


Job Profile

  • System Administration and Troubleshooting skills
  • Learning Management and Instructional Design capabilities
  • Experience in managing learning platforms
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making
  • Knowledge of e-learning technologies and tools
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Information Technology, Human Resources, or related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
  • 2-3 years of experience in LMS administration, e-learning, or a related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of at least one LMS platform (e.g., Moodle, Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors).
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to train users at all levels.
  • Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and best practices in online learning.

Work Experience : 2-3years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

As a Creative Designer at Olanka Travels, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning designs that bring travel experiences to life. Working closely with the marketing and content teams, you will design visuals for website listings, social media, and ad campaigns. This role also involves selecting and editing photos, enhancing visual content, and developing marketing collateral to build brand appeal.


Job Profile

  • Select and edit images for tour listings and website itineraries to enhance user engagement.
  • Produce high-quality visuals for social media posts, blog banners, and email campaigns.
  • Conduct occasional travel photography to capture content for blogs, social media, and promotional materials.
  • Use design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) to create custom graphics and image edits.
  • Perform video editing tasks for short travel videos, social media reels, and promotional content.
  • Utilize AI-based tools (e.g., Canva AI, Runway) to enhance design and streamline creative workflows.
  • Collaborate with the product and content teams to ensure visual content aligns with Olanka’s brand identity.
  • Manage the website design and upload new listings via WordPress.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree/ Experience in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, IT, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in graphic design, photography, or a creative role, ideally in the travel or tourism industry.
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
  • Basic to intermediate skills in video editing.
  • Experience in using WordPress for content uploads and design tasks.
  • Familiarity with AI design tools and IT background is advantageous.

Work Experience : 1-2years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

As a Senior Content Writer at Olanka Travels, you will play a key role in shaping the brand’s voice and driving engagement through compelling content. You will be responsible for creating high-quality content across multiple platforms, including website itineraries, blogs, newsletters, social media, and email marketing campaigns, with an emphasis on SEO best practices.


Job Profile

  • Develop and write content for travel itineraries, product listings, and destination highlights on the website.
  • Craft engaging, SEO-optimized blogs, social media posts, and newsletters tailored to Olanka’s audience.
  • Collaborate with the SEO team to incorporate targeted keywords and phrases to enhance organic reach.
  • Contribute to the creation of content for email marketing campaigns and other promotional materials.
  • Edit and proofread all content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to Olanka’s brand tone.
  • Keep up-to-date with travel industry trends to ensure relevance and freshness in content.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in content writing, preferably in the travel or tourism industry.
  • Strong understanding of SEO and content optimization techniques.
  • Proficiency in using content management systems.
  • Excellent grammar, editing, and proofreading skills.

Work Experience : 2-3years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

Olanka Travels is a premier travel company in the B2C business with over 14 years of industry expertise, offering exceptional travel experiences across the globe. With a strong presence in the UK, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our personalized customer-centric approach. We are passionate about crafting seamless and memorable tailor made travel journeys for our clients to our global destinations


Job Profile

  • Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their travel needs, preferences and budgets, providing expert advice on destinations and travel options
  • Itinerary Planning: Design and tailor bespoke travel itineraries, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for the client
  • Reservations and Coordination: Manage all aspects of the reservation /booking process, including flights accommodation, tours and other travel services
  • Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service throughout the client’s journey, addressing any inquiries, changes or issues that may arise
  • Market Research: Stay updated on the latest travel trends, destinations and services to provide clients with the best possible options
  • Sales and Marketing: Assist in promoting and selling travel packages, ensuring targets are met

Candidate Profile

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the travel industry, preferably in a tour consultant or travel advisor role
  • A Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in in any discipline or specifically in Tourism, Hospitality or a related field is an added advantage
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal/ PR skills to connect with clients and cross functional teams
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Proficiency in travel booking systems and software
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A passion for travel and a deep knowledge of global destinations is an added advantage

Work Experience : 1-2years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tour Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a travel enthusiast, having a keen eye for detail and possess the ability to create bespoke travel itineraries that cater to the unique needs and preferences of our global clientele. As a Tour Consultant at Olanka Travels, you will be responsible for ensuring that each trip is an unforgettable experience, from the initial consultation to their return home


Job Profile

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the travel industry, preferably in a tour consultant or travel advisor role
  • A Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in in any discipline or specifically in Tourism, Hospitality or a related field is an added advantage
  • Travel experience within Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be a definite advantage
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal/ PR skills to connect with clients and cross functional teams
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Proficiency in travel booking systems and software
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A passion for travel and a deep knowledge of global destinations is an added advantage

Candidate Profile

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the travel industry, preferably in a tour consultant or travel advisor role
  • A Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in in any discipline or specifically in Tourism, Hospitality or a related field is an added advantage
  • Travel experience within Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be a definite advantage
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal/ PR skills to connect with clients and cross functional teams
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Proficiency in travel booking systems and software
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A passion for travel and a deep knowledge of global destinations is an added advantage

Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our team full-time and support our finance department in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth financial operations. Requirements


Job Profile

  • Process payments and financial documents such as invoice, statements and vouchers
  • Oversee the collection, deposit and reconciliation of bank funds and accounts
  • Performing the online backend finance function
  • Able to work with minimum supervision and self – discipline
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Candidate Profile

  • Preferably completed AAT or following professional qualification in accountancy (CA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.)
  • Should be young and energetic
  • Familiar with MS Office packages and computer-based accounting packages
  • Freshers are encouraged to apply.

Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tour Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a travel enthusiast, having a keen eye for detail and possess the ability to create bespoke travel itineraries that cater to the unique needs and preferences of our global clientele. As a Tour Consultant at Olanka Travels, you will be responsible for ensuring that each trip is an unforgettable experience, from the initial consultation to their return home.


Job Profile

  • Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their travel needs, preferences and budgets, providing expert advice on destinations and travel options.
  • Itinerary Planning: Design and tailor bespoke travel itineraries, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for the client.
  • Reservations and Coordination: Manage all aspects of the reservation /booking process, including flights, accommodation, tours and other travel services.
  • Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service throughout the client’s journey, addressing any inquiries, changes or issues that may arise.
  • Market Research: Stay updated on the latest travel trends, destinations and services to provide clients with the best possible options.
  • Sales and Marketing: Assist in promoting and selling travel packages, ensuring targets are met.

Candidate Profile

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the travel industry, preferably in a tour consultant or travel advisor role.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in in any discipline or specifically in Tourism, Hospitality or a related field is an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal/ PR skills to connect with clients and cross functional teams.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Proficiency in travel booking systems and software.

Work Experience : 1-2years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Tour Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a travel enthusiast, having a keen eye for detail and possess the ability to create bespoke travel itineraries that cater to the unique needs and preferences of our global clientele. As a Senior Tour Consultant at Olanka Travels, you will be responsible for ensuring that each trip is an unforgettable experience, from the initial consultation to their return home


Job Profile

  • Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their travel needs, preferences and budgets, providing expert advice on destinations and travel options.
  • Itinerary Planning: Design and tailor bespoke travel itineraries, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for the client.
  • Reservations and Coordination: Manage all aspects of the reservation /booking process, including flights, accommodation, tours and other travel services.
  • Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service throughout the client’s journey, addressing any inquiries, changes or issues that may arise.
  • Market Research: Stay updated on the latest travel trends, destinations and services to provide clients with the best possible options.
  • Sales and Marketing: Assist in promoting and selling travel packages, ensuring targets are met.

Candidate Profile

  • More than 4 years of experience in the travel industry, preferably in a tour consultant or travel advisor role.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in in any discipline or specifically in Tourism, Hospitality or a related field is an added advantage.
  • Excellent verbal & written communication in English and interpersonal/ PR skills to connect with clients and cross functional teams.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Proficiency in travel booking systems and software

Work Experience : 3-4years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

Aspiring to be the global leader in personalized, bespoke tours, Olanka Travels is dedicated to creating memorable, personalized holiday experiences for our clients. With a commitment to professional and friendly service, we are expanding our reach globally, adding new destinations to our portfolio to cater to a growing clientele. We are seeking a proactive and skilled Junior Executive in Purchasing to support this growth and drive excellence in our contracting processes


Job Profile

  • Maintain daily updates on special and contracted rates, ensuring accurate and current data in our systems
  • Assist the Supplier Manager to negotiate with local hotel suppliers, ensuring the best value and service quality for the company
  • Conduct regular quality control assessments to maintain high standards with all suppliers
  • Proactively research and integrate new hotels into our offerings, enhancing our destination portfolio

Candidate Profile

  • Must possess excellent communication skills to effectively build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Good analytical and financial skills, capable of analyzing data and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Work Experience : 0-1year


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

Olanka Travels is a premier travel company operating a highly successful B2C business in Sri Lanka over the last nine years with a global presence in the UK, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, and we are  currently seeking fulltime executives to join our SEO team and assist with daily SEO tasks and activities.


Job Profile

  • Assist in identifying high-value keywords that will drive qualified traffic to the website.
  • Implement on-page SEO best practices such as meta descriptions, title tags, and content optimization.
  • Support link building campaigns in coordination with SEO goals
  • Contribute to content development for the blog, product pages, and other site sections.
  • Use tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to analyse and monitor performance metrics and assist in creating reports on key SEO metrics.
  • Assist in ensuring the website is technically optimized to attract and engage visitors from search engines.
  • Work closely with other team members, including content creators, web developers, and digital marketers, to ensure SEO best practices are followed.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Hands on experience with a genuine passion for SEO and a desire to learn and grow in this dynamic field
  • Strong analytical skills to assess data and draw meaningful insights for SEO improvements
  • Good communication skills to work collaboratively within the team and convey SEO strategies and findings clearly.
  • Good understanding of digital marketing tools, analytics, and SEO practices

Work Experience : 2-3years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

As an ExecutiveClientCommunication at Olanka Travels, you will be the primary point of conact for our clients, ensuring they receive exceptional service throughout their travel experience. Your role involves addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing valuable travel information, all while delivering a high standard of customer care. Your efforts will help enhance our clients' overall experience and contribute to their satisfaction and loyalty.


Job Profile

  • Customer Assistance: -Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat in a prompt and professional manner. -Provide accurate information on travel packages, itineraries, booking procedures, and company policies. -Assist clients with reservations, modifications, and cancellations of travel services. -
  • Issue Resolution: -Address and resolve customer complaints and issues efficiently and courteously. -Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate department or management.
  • Travel Planning Support: -Offer recommendations and advice on travel destinations, accommodations, and activities. -Assist clients in selecting and customizing travel packages to meet their preferences and budget.
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: -Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, transactions, and feedback. -Ensure all customer information is accurately entered into the company’s CRM system.
  • Collaboration: -Work closely with other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, and Marketing) to ensure a seamless customer experience. -Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay updated on products, services, and best practices.

Candidate Profile

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the travel industry, preferably in a tour consultant or travel advisor role.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in in any discipline or specifically in Tourism, Hospitality or a related field is an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal/ PR skills to connect with clients and cross functional teams.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Proficiency in travel booking systems and software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A passion for travel and a deep knowledge of global destinations is an added advantage

Work Experience : 2-3years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

We are looking for talented Junior Graphic Designers & a Video Editors to join our team full time and help us elevate our brand through compelling visuals and engaging videos. As the Junior Graphic Designer & Video Editor, you will be responsible for creating and editing high- quality graphics and videos that align with our brand's vision and objectives. You will work closely with the marketing, content and social media teams to produce and turn around speedily visually appealing  content that resonates with our audience


Job Profile

  • Create and edit graphics, illustrations and videos for various platforms including social media, websites, marketing campaigns and internal graphics
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop visually appealing content that supports brand messaging and marketing goals
  • Ensure all visual content is consistent with our brand guidelines and maintains a high level of quality
  • Stay updated on the latest design and video editing trends and incorporate them into your work
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  • Provide creative input and suggestions to improve visual content and overall brand presence

Candidate Profile

  • For Graphic Designers - Proven expertise as a Graphic Design with a proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or canva
  • For Video Editors - Strong video editing skills using software like Adobe Premiere Pro, after Effects or Final Cut Pro
  • A keen eye for aesthetics with ability to work independently with minimum guidance
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to understand requirements and turnaround
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to turnaround the required graphics/ videos in short span of time
  • Portfolio of completed design and video projects is an added advantage

Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

We are looking for an exceptionally talented Graphic Designers & a Video Editors to join our team full time and help us elevate our brand through compelling visuals and engaging videos. As the Graphic Designer/ Video Editor, you will be responsible for creating and editing high-quality graphics and videos that align with our brand's vision and objectives. You will work closely with the marketing, content and social media teams to produce and turn around speedily visually appealing content that resonates with our audience  


Job Profile

  • Create and edit graphics, illustrations and videos for various platforms including social media, websites, marketing campaigns and internal graphics
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop visually appealing content that supports brand messaging and marketing goals
  • Ensure all visual content is consistent with our brand guidelines and maintains a high level of quality
  • Stay updated on the latest design and video editing trends and incorporate them into your work
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  • Provide creative input and suggestions to improve visual content and overall brand presence

Candidate Profile

  • For Graphic Designers - Proven expertise as a Graphic Design with a proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or canva
  • For Video Editors - Strong video editing skills using software like Adobe Premiere Pro, after Effects or Final Cut Pro
  • A keen eye for aesthetics with ability to work independently with minimum guidance
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to understand requirements and turnaround
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to turnaround the required graphics/ videos in short span of time
  • Portfolio of completed design and video projects is an added advantage

Work Experience : 2-3years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

We are looking to attract exceptional marketers to join our team to elevate our brand through compelling content.The primary objective of this role is to create compelling content through passionate storytelling, thereby enhancing the perception and connection with target audiences


Job Profile

  • Content Creation for Travel Campaigns: -Design creative campaign materials to showcase our travel products in various platforms such as social media, website & other marketing materials. -Develop engaging narratives through storytelling to attract, connect, inform and inspire the target audiences with visually appealing content.
  • Design & Editing Skills: -Be up to date on latest design and video editing trends and incorporate them into relevant work with a proficiency in High Quality Graphic Designing & Video Editing
  • Social Media Engagement: Collaborate with social media influencers to seek best and most unique content
  • Content Research: Continuous research & be up to date on new travel trends and new destinations.
  • Content Library Expansion: Capture visual material through local and international travel

Candidate Profile

  • Avid Traveler with a keen eye for aesthetics with capability to operate with latest technology
  • Excellent communication in English (verbal & written) & collaborative skills
  • Proficient in Graphic Designing (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, after Effects or Final Cut Pro)
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to turnaround the required graphics/ videos in short span of time

Work Experience : 1-2years


Job Type : Full time

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Job Description

The Junior Sales Executive for the French Market will play a key role in expanding Olanka Travels' presence in Europe. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the travel industry and possesses strong sales acumen, along with fluency in French. The successful candidate will be expected to adapt to the nuances of the French market and effectively tailor our travel solutions to meet client needs


Job Profile

  • Directly engage with customers from the French market to drive sales and build lasting relationships.
  • Work flexible hours to align with European time zones, ensuring optimal service to our clients.
  • Continuously learn and adapt to the nuances of the French market to effectively tailor our travel solutions.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement innovative sales strategies.

Candidate Profile

  • 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, or related fields. Undergraduates with relevant skills are also encouraged to apply.
  • Must have a command of the French language, both written and spoken.
  • Sales-driven with a keen interest in learning about market dynamics and customer needs.
  • Flexible and outgoing personality, capable of thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Job Type : Full time

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