Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups

Cullinan Holdings; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inbound travel management company is seeking a Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups to design and secure high-value group travel arrangements across Southern Africa. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in group travel proposals, excellent communication skills, and a strong familiarity with Southern African travel products. This full-time role promises an exciting opportunity to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in inbound group travel proposals.
• Strong knowledge of travel products and services in Southern Africa.
• Necessary communication skills for customer and supplier interaction.
• Ability to negotiate favorable rates with suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail in creating proposals and itineraries.
• Innovative and proactive in problem-solving.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare innovative group travel proposals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to produce customized itineraries.
• Work closely with internal teams for successful bookings.
• Efficiently hand over confirmed proposals to Group Operations.
• Stay updated with market trends.

Skills

Proven experience in inbound group travel proposals

Familiarity with Southern Africa destinations

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Team player

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.