Senior Tour Consultant

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 253,890 - 304,110; Full time

Job summary

A luxury-focused travel brand is seeking a seasoned sales professional based in Sandton, South Africa. This role involves building relationships with international agents, preparing proposals, and managing product development. Candidates should have 5-10 years in a travel-related role, exceptional English skills, and strong destination knowledge. Creativity, multitasking, and attention to detail are crucial for success. The position is office-based with a negotiable salary of R25,000 per month depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years in a travel-related role.
• Exceptional written and verbal English skills.
• High level of creativity and organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with international agents.
• Prepare proposals and respond to briefs timely.
• Plan and develop new products and programs.

Skills

Destination knowledge

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

This company is a dynamic, luxury-focused travel brand with a strong presence across Southern and East Africa, crafting tailor-made experiences for discerning global travelers. They’re looking for a seasoned sales professional with deep destination knowledge, a passion for exceptional service, and the creativity to design bespoke itineraries - someone who thrives under pressure, builds strong relationships, and delivers consistently high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Core Criteria

• Min 5 - 10 years in a travel-related role
• Comprehensive knowledge of destination travel throughout Africa
• True destination "insider" with knowledge of all the secret spots
• Exceptional written and verbal English skills
• Ability to multitask and manage emergencies effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized
• High level of creativity and the ability to think outside of the box
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills
• Highly presentable and trustworthy
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive and self-driven individual
• Excellent knowledge on industry trends and latest locations

Duties

• Maintaining relationships with international agents
• Stay on top of quotations and administration
• Preparation of proposals and timely responses to briefs
• Planning and development of new products and programs
• Effective financial management
• Revenue control
• Representing the company at dinners, study tours, and meet and greets
• Developing new initiatives
• Conducting regular quality assurance to ensure standards are maintained

Live-out position. Office-based. Salary - R25,000kpm, negotiable depending on experience.