Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To generate and grow sales whilst maintaining required GP%, great agent relationships and high-level customer service by offering world-class itineraries to exceed agent & guests' expectations.

To secure, cost and present product to the agent/guest accurately, efficiently, timeously by creating inspirational luxury travel.

This position is based in Cape Town OR Johannesburg

Detailed Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Reservations Manager on sales potential and any development on the agent relationship for all bookings.
• Continuous communication and excellent service delivery to agents at all times.
• Build relationships with agents based on trust and support, knowing their business trends and guests needs, ad hoc attending relevant familarisation trips with agents (if and when required).
• Streamline operational negotiations by also reducing dead beds, waitlist chasing and maximising camp operations role to create those life-changing journeys for guests.
• Keep Agents’ booking information updated in the ARM (likes/dislikes – booking habits etc.) Actual Agent Contact information will be updated by Sales/Reservations Operations Managers.
• Quote accurately and timeously keeping in mind our strategic and preferred AP and upsell where possible to benefit both WS and the agent ensuring relevant information is obtained from the ARM prior to quoting.
• Design itineraries around company guidelines and product knowledge e.g. area, variety, product status and service consistency in accommodation standard, distances travelled and time saving aspects.
• Keep apprised of company policies, procedures and system updates.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification:

• Matric certificate – with maths (minimum standard grade or above) 

• Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality. 

Experience:                    

• 2-3 years’ experience at an Intermediate level.

• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, email, Internet)

• Proven English literacy.

• Great product knowledge on Southern & East Africa (Tanzania & Kenya)

• Experience in handling customer relationships and developing & promoting product and services in the inbound travel industry.

Skills:           

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, in English.

• Foreign European language skills advantageous.

Interests:                        

A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.