Our client, an Africa’s Leading Destination Management Company is looking to employ a Senior Incentive Account Manager.
Key Performance Areas:
• Design programmes for existing and new clients
• In constant contact with clients and agencies
• Ensure and maintain good relations with clients and agencies
• Brainstorm ideas based on given briefs and budgets
• Complete cost analysis’s, grids, detailed proposals and PowerPoint presentations
• Travel on site inspections or programmes (on average 1 week in every 4 weeks on site during season)
• Compile and book all services based on itineraries
• Source relevant information in terms of room-gifts, amendments, re-costs and additions
• Travel with groups and assist with on-site coordination
• Ensure contracts are drawn up between the company and client
• Ensure invoices are sent to clients and ensure timeous payments are made to the correct channels
• Ensure payments are made timeously to suppliers
• Responsible for final invoicing and reconciliation
• Maintain and increase gross profits on programmes
• Attend all weekly and status meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree
• Drivers License - Own car essential
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior account management role, specializing in incentive inbound tourism
• In depth knowledge of Southern Africa, specifically Cape Town, Sun City, the bush (Kruger & Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve) and Zambia
• Knowledge of Botswana, Mozambique, Kenya & Tanzania an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• European language an advantage