Market Specialist Verfied

Salary Negotiable Abroad more than 14 days ago 13-04-2017 7:48:26 AM
11-05-2017 7:48:26 AM
Looking for a Market Specialist to successfully quote profitable tour products for existing as well as new clients
Inbound Tour Company in Windhoek
Namibia Citizen / permanent residence / valid work permit required
German language skills an advantage, but not essential
Min 3-5 years Tourism experience, preferably with another Tour Operator

Secure business and effectively cost products.
Understand the market and margin control.
Build up and maintain agent / supplier relationships.
Source new products.
Develop own sales strategy to secure more business through existing and new agents.
Work closely with the team to achieve goals.

Quote and design successful, creative itineraries and proposals for all market related ADHOC groups, Tour Series and FIT requests.
Capture and confirm bookings in our in-house booking system.
Negotiate with suppliers for better rates, cancellation policies and FOC’s.
Find new suppliers that offer a good service and better rates.
Follow up on quotes that have been sent out.
Successfully run groups / tour series / FIT booking.
Compile welcome packs itineraries.
Create co-pilots according to itinerary.
Handling the 24hour emergency phone.
Prepare guide documentation and brief guide before travel date.
Work closely with tour guides whilst on tour.

Instruct debtors to raise invoice.
Reconcile supplier invoices for processing.
Assist debtors clerk with invoicing / collection queries.
Reconcile tour guide expense sheets on completion of tours / check guide salary invoices.