Group Travel Consultant Job SANDTON - luxury safari tour operatorGroup Travel Consultant Job SANDTON became available at this well known, luxury tours operator. The company offers a wide range of luxury holidays throughout Africa and is known for their highest standards. The successful candidate should have an inquiring mind, be methodical, pay attention to detail, be creative, show perseverance and patience, ability to work under pressure, ability to accept routine and mundane tasks, have high energy level, be flexible, have the ability to overcome obstacles and persist with the task at hand, be decisive and adaptable.KEY OUTPUTS:Creative and out of the box planning and designing of Leisure Group itineraries (incentive specific experience advantageous)A good understanding of specific requirements for Groups itineraries including general groups policiesManaging the reservations process including qualifying the requirements of the group to ensure can meet their budgetEnsuring lead times for responses are met according to standard operating practicesHandling of bookings from quote to finalizing, including invoicing and travel documentsProactive selling of products and services ensuring the best possible itinerary for the guestsConstant, consistent interaction and clear communication with colleagues, agents, guests and suppliersUpholding the values the CompanyMay from time to time be required to travel with a group or undertake site inspections with agents/guestsKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:Good understanding of delivering excellent service to agents/guestsAn in-depth knowledge of Tourplan or a similar booking systemAn in-depth geographical, logistical and product knowledge of South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya requiredAdditional experience in Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique advantageousA willingness and aptitude to learnSKILLS REQUIRED:Communication skills and an excellent command of the English language (spoken and written)Time & desk management including working in an orderly focused mannerThe ability to work under pressure and show initiativeUnderstanding of travel industry and preferably Tour Operating specificallyAttention to detailExcellent negotiation skillsElaborating in writing explanations or descriptionsExceptionally customer focusedMust be computer literate and have an in-depth knowledge of Word and ExcelCalm and professional manner of servicing agents/guestsAn independent, curious and “can do it” natureEXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Must have at least 5 or more years inbound reservations experience with at least 3 years groups specific experienceStart: ASAPSalary: R 21500 CTCTo apply for Group Travel Consultant Job SANDTON - luxury safari tour operator, send your detailed CV in WORD document, with recent photo and contactable references.