Senior Travel Consultant - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 13-11-2019 9:10:32 AM
08-01-2020 9:10:32 AM
Our Client, a tour operator, who is running safaris and mountain climbs in four African countries: South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, and Kenya, is currently looking for a Senior Travel Consultant, operating within the Leisure Group field.

You would successfully quote profitable tour products for existing as well as new clients.

If you have professional experience within the Sales industry, great passion for travelling and you love to work in a positive and dynamic working environment - then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Location: Cape Town

Salary: Market related

Additional Benefits:
• Medical Aid
• Vitality
• Participating in supplier training and workshops

Requirements:
• Travel and/or tour consulting experience
• Degree in Travel & Tourism or similar field advantageous
• Knowledge about Tanzania and/or Namibia, and/or Kenya
• Knowledge and understanding of tour operating
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Affinity for Teamwork

Responsibilities:
• 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
• Capture and confirm bookings in Tour plan.
• Negotiate with suppliers for better rates, cancellation policies and FOC’s.
• Follow up on quotes that have been sent out
• Successfully run groups / tour series / FIT booking
• 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
• Assist debtors’ clerk with invoicing / collection queries.
• Reconcile tour guide expense sheets on completion of tours / check guide salary invoices