Luxury Travel Consultant | Cape Town

An award winning Travel Company requires a Luxury Travel Consultant to join their team.

Start Date: June 2018

Location: Cape Town

Salary: Negotiable

Benefits: Medical contribution, performance bonus and commission

Areas of focus: South Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands

Key output:

Report to General Manager

Create complete and outstanding luxury travel itineraries

Communicate and liaise with clients

Offer all travel planning services – flights, accommodation, travelling, activities, guides etc.

Quotes and Invoicing

Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate on rates

Ensure reviews are up to the 5 star service level

Assist with marketing on platforms and social media

Report on sales, reviews, suppliers, rates etc.

Requirements:

Strong sales and product experience (minimum 3 years sales consultant)

Background in safari/lodge

Travel planning would be beneficial

Fluent in English – German would be beneficial but not required

CRM and MS Excel software knowledge

WHETU and GlobeTrack software knowledge would be advantageous

Valid driver’s licence and own transport

Skills and attributes:

Great communications abilities

Excellent client service and phone etiquette

Helpful, reliable, friendly, positive and energetic