Senior Safari Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Wild Dreams Hospitality Full time

**A Luxury Tour Operator is looking for a SENIOR SAFARI SPECIALIST**

**Location: Cape Town/Hybrid**
- Grade 12
- A tertiary qualification in Travel & Tourism/Hospitality
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in, and knowledge of East Africa safari sales or have a proven track record in safari sales to Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa)
- Must have previous experience in a retail sales role for an African inbound operator
- Must have solid experience tailoring mid to high-end tailor-made safaris
- Must have excellent sales & customer service skills and the ability to close a sale and upsell
- Must have exceptional communication skills (written & telephone)
- Have a service delivery mindset and a strong customer service focus
- Be target-orientated and experienced in delivering results in a performance-oriented and fast-paced sales environment
- Have strong administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail with a desire for continuous improvement
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks
- Have a proactive mindset, a can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail
- Must have the ability to work independently, in a smaller team setup and work well under pressure
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with proven English literacy
- Ability to work under pressure without compromising accuracy
- Reports to the Director

A full-time position, split between working from home and the company’s office in Cape Town.

**Salary**: DOE + commission

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- East African safari sales: 3 years (required)
- tailoring mid to high-end tailor-made safaris: 3 years (required)



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