Travel Consultant

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment Full time

Overview

My Client a Travel Company arranging tailor-made, private safaris as well as specialist expeditions into Africa and South America is recruiting for a well experienced senior travel consultant (Sales) to join their team. The applicant must have significant experience (5+ years) dealing with international clients in the high-end travel space and designing specialist safaris into Southern and East Africa. Ideally my client is looking for someone based in Cape Town or someone willing to relocate, who is self-motivated, an exceptional communicator, efficient, resourceful and passionate about Africa. The company prides itself on the careful design of each itinerary they create. By way of explanation - there are broadly 3 ways of travelling offered. The Successful Travel Consultant (incumbent) appointed will be selling the following :

  • Guided safari – a specialist guide with expert knowledge and experience, accompanies and leads the safari from start to finish.
  • Independent safari – Clients travel independently, and the company connects the client with the best destinations, experiences and local guides in each location.
  • Expedition – these are remote wilderness adventures, always led by company specialist guides. They can be custom designed and booked or individuals/couples can join small group set-date departures.

My client offers the following Remuneration Structure:

  • Extremely competitive high end Salary negotiable
  • Very lucrative incentive structure – paid quarterly.
  • Any other additional benefits will be discussed in the interview.

Requirements

  • Formal Travel and Tourism tertiary qualification – Diploma or similar ( alternatively numerous years' career cycle experience in this industry sector)
  • 5+ years' previous experience in a Travel Consultant Role – offering similar in the high-end travel space and designing specialist safaris into Southern and East Africa
  • Someone who Is passionate about the safari and travel industry.
  • Prospective incumbent should have significant experience and track record selling high-end properties and locations in the traditional safari countries (southern and east) in Africa. South American knowledge would be a bonus.
  • Someone who has themselves travelled extensively throughout Africa particularly Southern and East Africa
  • Ideally someone who loves working with people and has a capacity to manage suppliers and partners and work effectively within a small dynamic team.
  • Experience selling to discerning high net-worth travellers and can deliver the very best in customer service to clients.
  • The new incumbent should be flexible and willing to travel and do research on new locations, properties and experiences.
  • The perfect candidate should be someone who is energetic, fun and positive and can manage their time independently and efficiently.
  • Should be comfortable in embracing challenges and is adept at problem solving.

The Role will involve the following:

  • Communicating with clients to design unique and high-quality African travel itineraries.
  • Managing bookings and relationships with suppliers, partners and partner guides
  • Working with the Company operations team to manage clients from confirmation until post travel.
  • Use of Company (in house) itinerary builder software, project management tools and accounting platforms to cover the sales process.

Important Notes

  • Applicants should submit a detailed and up to date CV / Resume which includes a Head and shoulders Photograph.
  • Only candidates who meet the above criteria and are shortlisted for interview will be contacted back.

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