Travel Consultant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Commission on bookings

Exclusive travel deals

Familiarization trips

Ongoing training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Travel Consultant to design and book customized travel experiences for clients from a fully remote setup. You will advise on destinations, book flights, hotels, tours and provide detailed itineraries while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will manage your client portfolio independently, use industry booking platforms, and stay current with travel trends and visa requirements to ensure seamless travel arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Travel Consultant or in a similar role within the travel industry.
• Excellent knowledge of global destinations and travel products.
• Proficiency with Global Distribution Systems (GDS) like Amadeus, Sabre, or Galileo.
• Strong sales, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand their travel preferences, budget, and requirements.
• Research and recommend destinations, accommodations, and activities tailored to client needs.
• Book flights, hotels, tours, and other travel arrangements using industry booking platforms.
• Provide clients with detailed itineraries, travel documents, and essential pre-travel information.
• Handle any travel disruptions or changes proactively, offering solutions to clients.
• Stay up-to-date with travel trends, visa regulations, and destination information.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Amadeus

Sabre

Galileo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Travel Consultant to join their fully remote team. You will be responsible for designing and booking customized travel experiences for clients, offering expert advice and exceptional service. This role requires a deep understanding of travel destinations, booking systems, and client needs, enabling you to create unforgettable journeys. You will work independently, managing your client portfolio and utilizing digital tools to provide a seamless and personalized booking process from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand their travel preferences, budget, and requirements.
• Research and recommend destinations, accommodations, and activities tailored to client needs.
• Book flights, hotels, tours, and other travel arrangements using industry booking platforms.
• Provide clients with detailed itineraries, travel documents, and essential pre-travel information.
• Handle any travel disruptions or changes proactively, offering solutions to clients.
• Stay up-to-date with travel trends, visa regulations, and destination information.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Travel Consultant or in a similar role within the travel industry.
• Excellent knowledge of global destinations and travel products.
• Proficiency with Global Distribution Systems (GDS) like Amadeus, Sabre, or Galileo.
• Strong sales, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet sales targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission opportunities based on bookings.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Access to exclusive travel deals and familiarization trips.
• Ongoing training and professional development in the travel sector.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on client success.