Leisure Travel Consultant

Cullinan Holdings Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel company in Cape Town seeks a Leisure Travel Consultant to design unforgettable journeys and grow within the luxury travel industry. The ideal candidate has proven experience in travel consulting, excels in communication, and pays attention to detail. This role offers competitive salary, lucrative commission, and opportunities to travel. Join a supportive team that prioritizes exceptional client experiences.

Benefits

Basic salary plus lucrative sales commission

Unlimited learning and growth potential

Travel opportunities upon exceeding targets

Qualifications

• Experience designing seamless and inspiring travel experiences.
• Ability to meet targets and a critical attention to detail.
• Good geographical knowledge and understanding of reservation processes.

Responsibilities

• Designing travel experiences for clients.
• Curating exceptional journeys and building client relationships.
• Utilizing GDS systems for travel bookings.

Skills

Proven experience in leisure or luxury travel consulting

Effective Communication Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy and literacy skills

GDS experience (Amadeus preferred)

Education

Travel and Tourism Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join our World of creating Travel Dreams: Become Our Next Leisure Travel Consultant!

Imagine starting your day with a call from a couple dreaming of a honeymoon in the Maldives... then ending it by curating a private safari escape for a long-time client who only trusts you to plan their adventures. That's what life looks like as a Leisure Travel Consultant with us.

At Thompsons For Travel, we believe travel isn't just about getting from A to B — it's about crafting experiences that change people's lives. We're looking for someone who shares that belief.

• Designing an island escape for a returning client
• Planning a multi-city honeymoon across Europe
• Sharing insider travel tips that only a true explorer would know
  
  

No cold calling — ever. You'll work with a steady stream of warm Leads from our established client base who already love what we do. Your focus? Building relationships, curating exceptional journeys, and bringing dream vacations to life.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Flexible, rostered shift-based work — because balance matters
• Opportunities to travel and experience destinations firsthand
• Ongoing destination training, as we believe that knowledge empowers you
• A passionate, supportive team that celebrates curiosity and adventure
  
  

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has proven experience in leisure or luxury travel consulting
• Thrives on creating seamless, inspiring travel experiences
• Communicates with warmth, confidence, and attention to detail
• Brings energy, professionalism, and a love of discovery to every interaction
  
  

If you're ready to design unforgettable journeys and grow your career in the world of luxury travel — we'd love to meet you.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate the time and effort you put into applying.

Requirements

Travel and Tourism Certificate

• GDS experience - Amadeus preferred
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to work flexi hours (shift work)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Good geographical knowledge
• Thorough working knowledge of Reservations process from input to output
• Experience with reading and interpreting contracts
• Ability to meet targets and attention to detail critical
• Effective Communication Skills (effective written and verbal communication)
  
  

Benefits

• You will be working within a fast-paced environment with a team of dedicated individuals putting the satisfaction and safety of our customers at the heart of all we do
• There will be plenty of leads so no need for cold-calling
• Unlimited learning and growth potential
• Basic salary plus lucrative sales commission
• Travel opportunities upon reaching and exceeding your targets