Intermediate Travel Designer - Series & Explorations

Wildernessdestinations; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier travel agency in Johannesburg is seeking a motivated individual to generate and grow sales while maintaining strong agent relationships and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates should have a Matric with maths and a tertiary qualification in Travel and Tourism. With 2-3 years of experience, you'll be responsible for delivering world-class itineraries that exceed expectations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience at an Intermediate level.
• Working knowledge of TourPlan and WISH or similar booking/operating system.
• Great product knowledge on Southern & East Africa.

Responsibilities

• Generate and grow sales while maintaining GP%.
• Liaise with the Reservations Manager and maintain agent relationships.
• Provide world-class itineraries to agents and guests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Foreign European language skills

Education

Matric certificate with maths

Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality

Tools

TourPlan

WISH

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To generate and grow sales whilst maintaining required GP%, great agent relationships and high-level customer service by offering world-class itineraries to exceed agent & guests' expectations.

And secure, cost and present product to the agent/guest accurately, efficiently, timeously by creating inspirational luxury travel.

This position is based in Johannesburg

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Reservations Manager on sales potential and any development on the agent relationship for all bookings.
• Continuous communication and excellent service delivery to agents at all times.
• Build relationships with agents based on trust and support, knowing their business trends and guests needs, ad hoc attending relevant familiarization trips with agents (if and when required).
• Keep Agents’ booking information updated in the ARM (likes/dislikes – booking habits etc.) Actual Agent Contact information will be updated by Sales/Reservations Operations Managers.
• Keep updated with all Wilderness and 3^rd party product (AP), as well as technology updates.
• Streamline operational negotiations by also reducing dead beds, waitlist chasing and maximizing camp operations role to create those life-changing journeys for guests.
  
• Keep apprised of company policies, procedures and system updates.
• Assist with front of files for other Travel Designers.
• Manage and update trip and guests’ information on booking sheets.
• Booking flights in WISH once bookings are handed over from programming team Handle post travel admin tasks including feedback collection.
  

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Qualification:

• Matric certificate –with maths(minimum standard grade or above)

• Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality.

Experience:

• 2-3 years’ experience at an Intermediate level.

• Working knowledge of TourPlan and WISH or similar booking/operating system.

• Great product knowledge on Southern & East Africa (Tanzania & Kenya)

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, in English.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Foreign European language skills advantageous.
  

Interests:

A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.

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