Italian-Speaking Junior Travel Consultant

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Viatu Full time
Launch your career with Viatu: Become a Travel Consultant and Shape the Future of Sustainable Travel Tech. About Viatu

Viatu is not just another travel platform; we're building the future of sustainable travel. As a B Corp-certified company, we're committed to creating a positive impact on the planet and the communities we serve. We're a team of passionate travellers, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates working together to revolutionize the travel industry. We use cutting-edge technology to connect travellers with authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences, making sustainable travel more accessible and convenient.

Join our team of innovators and disruptors

We're a remote-first company with a diverse team representing over 10 nationalities. We value creativity, critical thinking, and a self-starter mentality. We embrace challenges and celebrate wins together. At Viatu, you'll be empowered to take ownership, make decisions, and contribute directly to our mission of creating a more sustainable future for travel.

About the role

We're looking for a highly motivated, digital-savvy travel consultant to join our team – whether you're a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career in travel tech or a professional looking for a change of pace in a dynamic and impactful industry. Ideally, you have 0-2 years of relevant work experience and a strong understanding of the African travel landscape, with in-depth knowledge of destinations in South Africa or Namibia (Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania are a plus). You're passionate about crafting unique, personalised travel experiences that benefit both travellers and local communities. You're a natural communicator (Italian & English), a creative problem-solver, and a sustainability enthusiast eager to contribute to a fast-paced, high-growth startup.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and curate exceptional, tailor-made travel itineraries that align with our sustainability values

  • Leverage our technology platform to provide a seamless booking experience for our customers

  • Collaborate with our product and tech teams to enhance our platform and develop innovative solutions

  • Contribute to our marketing efforts by creating engaging content and promoting our offerings

  • Analyze data and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

  • Stay informed about the latest travel tech trends and sustainability initiatives

  • Provide valuable feedback to our product development team to help shape the future of our platform

  • Work closely with our tourism and technology experts to contribute to the evolution of travel tech

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

  • Extensive knowledge of African travel destinations

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Italian

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Passion for sustainable travel and technology

  • Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently

It's a big PLUS if you have one or more of the following qualities

  • Experience with CRM software and data analysis tools

  • Familiarity with the Google Suite and Wetu

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced startup environment

  • Our ideal candidate is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Compensation

  • Base Salary: EUR18'000-EUR30'000 year base salary (depending on experience and destination knowledge in our key destinations)

  • Additional personal commission: 10% of the gross profit of your sales

  • Additional team bonus: Is offered upon target achievement of the whole team

  • Expected total yearly earning potential: EUR20'000-EUR38'000 (depending on performance & seniority)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and commission structure

  • Generous team bonus based on performance

  • Uncapped earning potential

  • Opportunities for rapid career growth

  • Work with a passionate and supportive team

  • Make a real difference in the world of sustainable travel

  • Getting access to attractive travel allowances, educationals and special travel incentives for yourself and your family

  • Working fully remotely with a decentralised team with regular meetups in Cape Town & Europe

  • Having a direct impact on people and planet in the destinations we operate in

  • Access to internal and external education and life-long-learning opportunities

Process

We appreciate your time and want to give you full transparency about our hiring:

  • Role-specific assessment that you can complete in your own time

  • Role-specific interview (with another team member in the sales team)

  • Final interview (with our CEO)

We are curious to get to know you better,

Your Viatu Team

*Viatu is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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