Our client, a responsible eco-tourism company with offices in Cape Town, wishes to employ a senior sales travel consultant to catapult their safari sales for the US market.

If you have experience in sales within the tourism industry and seeking a new challenge, then apply today!

Key responsibilities:

• Handling of safari requests from agents with costing and accurate information
• Proactive response to agents’ requests including suggestions on itinerary design, routeing, logistics, alternatives and upselling
• Follow booking procedures set out in the operating manuals when booking all properties, vehicles, etc.
• Maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the smooth running of the sales process
• Report any errors or issues to your line manager immediately on discovery
• Provide proactive support to colleagues in peak or leave times
• Proactive approach towards your personal and departmental targets
• Following and adhering to all sales procedures as set out in the operating manuals
• Use systems to their maximum potential and play an active role in helping to improve where possible
• Always look for ways to increase sales from your accounts and play an active role in increasing the performance of the sales office

Qualification and experience:

• Matric and Tertiary qualification in tourism/sales
• Experience and knowledge of tourism operations in East Africa – Kenya and Tanzania
• Knowledge of sales systems Travelogic and Res Request

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Computer literate
• Excellent sales skills with the ability to upsell
• Target orientated, and experience of delivering results in a performance oriented and fast paced sales environment
• Experience in handling difficult situations and willingness to handle issues outside of office hours when required
• Skilled in designing detailed and individualised quotes for itinerary requests
• Strong administration and organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure with a can-do attitude

If you meet the above requirements please forward your CV to

moc.tnitnemtiurceraka@enna

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Posted on 07 Jul 16:01