Remote Tourism Consultant

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Familiarization trips

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Remote Tourism Consultant to design and sell customized travel experiences from Sandton. You will advise on destinations, accommodations, and activities and handle bookings via phone, email, and virtual meetings.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of global destinations, strong sales skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and suppliers, while leveraging GDS and reservation software to secure exclusive deals and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Tourism Consultant or Travel Agent.
• Extensive knowledge of global destinations and travel products.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in using GDS and reservation software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design personalized travel itineraries based on client preferences, budgets, and travel styles.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on destinations, tours, accommodations, and transportation.
• Manage client inquiries, consultations, and bookings via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with travel suppliers, negotiating rates and securing exclusive deals.
• Stay updated on travel trends, new destinations, and industry best practices to enhance service offerings.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Destination knowledge

Tools

GDS systems

Reservation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Remote Tourism Consultant to join their dynamic team, based virtually from Sandton . This role involves designing and selling customized travel experiences, providing expert advice on destinations, accommodations, and activities to a diverse clientele. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of various travel markets, exceptional sales skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships. You will leverage your expertise to craft unforgettable journeys, ensuring client satisfaction and contributing to the company's growth in the competitive tourism sector, all while enjoying the benefits of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design personalized travel itineraries based on client preferences, budgets, and travel styles.


• Provide expert advice and recommendations on destinations, tours, accommodations, and transportation.


• Manage client inquiries, consultations, and bookings via phone, email, and virtual meetings.


• Develop and maintain relationships with travel suppliers, negotiating rates and securing exclusive deals.


• Stay updated on travel trends, new destinations, and industry best practices to enhance service offerings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Tourism Consultant , Travel Agent, or similar role.


• Extensive knowledge of global destinations and travel products.


• Excellent sales, negotiation, and customer service skills.


• Proficiency in using Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and reservation software.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission structure.


• Work remotely with flexibility.


• Opportunities for familiarization trips and industry travel.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Access to cutting-edge travel technology and resources.