Senior Travel Designer - Groups & Incentives

Wildernessdestinations; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel firm in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced professional to drive sales and manage agent relationships. The ideal candidate will have a solid experience in the inbound travel sector, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for wildlife. You will be responsible for strategic planning, ensuring high-quality customer service, and keeping agent information updated. Strong attention to detail and proven communication skills are essential. Apply via WhatsApp for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience at a Senior level.
• Experience in handling customer relationships and developing inbound travel products.
• Onsite operational experience with incentive and specialist groups in Southern and East Africa.

Responsibilities

• Generate and grow sales while maintaining required GP%.
• Strategic planning for group programs constantly adding value.
• Build relationships with agents based on trust and support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative

Organizational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proven English literacy

Education

Matric certificate with Maths

Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality

Tools

TourPlan

WISH or similar booking/operating system

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To generate and grow sales whilst maintaining required GP%, great agent relationships and high-level customer service by offering world-class itineraries to exceed agent & guests' expectations.

And secure, cost and present product to the agent/guest accurately, efficiently, timeously by creating inspirational luxury travel. Have an excellent knowledge and good geographical understanding of all Southern and East African destinations as well as day-to-day regional logistics.

This position is based in Johannesburg

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning for group programs constantly adding value.
• Working on all group requests, including MICE, multigenerational family groups, buy in groups and high net worth requests.
• Confirmed Bookings in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with the Reservations Manager on sales potential and any development on the agent relationship for all bookings.
  
• Continuous communication and excellent service delivery at all times.
• Build relationships with agents based on trust and support, knowing their business trends and guests needs, ad hoc attending relevant familiarization trips with agents (if and when required).
• Keep Agents’ booking information updated in the ARM.
• Keep updated with all Wilderness and 3^rd party product.
  
• Keep apprised of company policies, procedures and system updates.

Candidate profile

Qualification:

• Matric certificate –with Maths
• Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality.
  

Experience:

• 5-8 years’ experience at a Senior level.
• Experience in handling customer relationships and developing & promoting product and services in the inbound travel industry.
• Working knowledge of TourPlan and WISH or similar booking/operating system.
• General product knowledge on Southern & East Africa.
• Onsite operational experience with incentive and specialist groups in Southern and East Africa.
• Logistical and group management experience.
  

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, email & Internet)
• Creative, organised and good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with high accuracy.
• Proven English literacy.

Interests:

A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.

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