Senior Inbound Reservations Consultant

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Cullinan Holdings Full time

Thompsons Africa is a luxury DMC offering meet and greets, transfers, fully escorted and group series tours, seat-in-vehicle tours, open-vehicle safaris, and bespoke FIT services in South and Southern Africa.

With over 36 years of experience, we create unforgettable African holiday experiences and are proudly part of Cullinan Holdings Ltd., the foremost tourism and travel business in Southern Africa.

At Thompsons Africa, we are driven by a passion for extraordinary holidays and exceptional service. Our rich history is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our staff, who have propelled us to become a leader in the tourism industry. We value creativity and adaptability, and in return, we foster a vibrant and dynamic work culture.

This position will be based at our Thompsons Africa offices in de Waterkant, Cape Town.

As a Senior Inbound Reservations Consultant, you will be responsible for planning and designing luxury travel experiences, as well as managing and processing complex itineraries. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the entire process, from the initial quote to finalization, invoicing, and travel documentation. Your goal is to proactively manage your bookings, ensuring our customers' success and making every guest's journey truly remarkable

**Requirements**:
**Qualification**:

- Grade 12 is essential
- A related tertiary qualification in Travel and Tourism will be highly preferred

**Experience**:

- Minimum 10 years of related experience within an Inbound DMC
- Experienced in servicing luxury travel
- Experience in servicing North American-based customers will be highly preferred.
- Well-versed in working with Reservations systems

**Knowledge**:

- In-depth knowledge of travel products, destinations, and logistics in Southern and South Africa.

**Core Competencies**:

- Excellent at building and nurturing working relationships
- Proven ability to manage high volumes with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive
- Creative
- Organized
- Problem-solving
- Solutions-driven
- Strong team player who also thrives working independently



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