German-speaking Junior Groups Sales Specialist

Tourismupdate; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourismupdate in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a driven, German-speaking Junior Group Sales Specialist to support growth of German-speaking Group Sales markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven background in group sales, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience with Tourplan and WeTu will be a strong advantage. Requirements include a minimum of 1 year in a junior to intermediate group sales role for the German market, strong client-relationship skills, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Junior to Intermediate Group sales role, specifically within the German market.
• Proven ability to develop and manage key client relationships, with a strong record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English (spoken and written)
• Strong understanding of sales cycles, customer needs, and market trends within the South-African region.

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage group sales processes and client needs.
• Coordinate with agents to generate quotes, invoices, and track tour payments.
• Monitor group sales performance and reporting to leadership.
• Support budget management and ensure tours stay within approved budgets.
• Assist with training and guidance for junior consultants.
• Ensure accuracy of agent and tour information across all systems.

Skills

German language

English language

Group sales

Client relationship management

Sales targets

Tools

Tourplan

WeTu

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Industry Sector: Accommodation / Hospitality

Availability: October 2026

Location: Gauteng, South Africa

We are looking for driven, German-speaking Junior Group Sales Specialists to join our dynamic team and support the continued growth of our German-speaking Group Sales markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a proven background in group sales, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Experience with Tourplan and WeTu will be a strong advantage.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Junior to Intermediate Group sales role, specifically within the German market.
• Proven ability to develop and manage key client relationships, with a strong record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English (spoken and written)
• Strong understanding of sales cycles, customer needs, and market trends within the South-African region

Additional Information

• Understanding and operating the company's quoting systems and other travel-related programs.
• Run all aspects of tours within budget for a Group.
• Assist with the management and training of junior consultants.
• Create quotations & invoices for agents and keep track of the payment for the tour.
• Request sales updates on groups from agents, get the final booking numbers, and ensure we have all the information to run the tour.
• Ensure the agent's information and tour information correspond