Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups

Cullinan Holdings Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable travel management company in Durban is seeking a Senior Travel Consultant for Inbound Groups. This role requires a passion for travel and extensive experience in creating group travel proposals. Candidates should have strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of Southern Africa's travel landscape. Join a dynamic team to deliver outstanding travel experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inbound group travel proposals (minimum of 5 years).
• Strong familiarity with Southern Africa's destinations and travel products.
• Ability to negotiate favorable rates and services.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare innovative group travel proposals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to produce customized itineraries.
• Work with Sales and Group Operations teams to convert bookings.

Skills

Passion for travel

Logistics skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Job description

Thompsons Africa is a premier inbound destination management company specializing in seamless, fully-inclusive travel experiences across South and Southern Africa. With over three decades of expertise, we are the trusted partner for international travel agents and wholesalers seeking curated, high-touch journeys for their guests.

If you:

• are passionate about travel;
• are highly skilled in logistics;
• have a deep passion for Southern Africa; and
• are a master at creating memorable experiences for inbound group travellers
  
  

this opportunity will allow you to turn your skills and passions into an exciting and fulfilling full-time role.

In the role of Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups, you will play a crucial role in understanding and fulfilling our customers' needs by designing, proposing, and securing large, high-value, or complex group travel arrangements.

As a Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups, you will:

• Design and prepare innovative and competitive group travel proposals for our customers
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to produce customized, curated itineraries and proposals
• Work closely with the Sales and Group Operations teams to convert opportunities into successful bookings
• Ensure that every confirmed proposal is handed over to Group Operations efficiently and promptly
• Stay updated with market trends to bring fresh, creative ideas to our proposals
  
  

The perfect candidate excels in a fast-paced, detail-orientated environment and understands the specific logistics involved with group travel.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Extensive Experience: Proven experience in inbound group travel proposals (minimum of 5 years)
• In-depth Knowledge of Southern Africa: Strong familiarity with destinations, travel products, and services in South and Southern Africa is essential
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills: Necessary for effectively interacting with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate favourable rates and services, with strong influencing skills
• Organizational Skills: A strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage high volumes of requests, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-oriented: Remarkable attention to detail is crucial for creating accurate proposals, itineraries, and quality control
• Proactive: Innovation and the ability to identify opportunities and resolve challenges
• Team Player: Capable of working effectively as part of a team and mentoring junior team members as needed