Our client is seeking a Retail Travel Specialist to join their Sandton team.
Creative planning and designing of itineraries.
Managing the reservations process for bookings in a manner which ensures guest budget is achieved.
Handling of bookings from quote to finalising, invoicing and travel documents.
Consistent and clear communication with agents, sales teams, preferred supplier partners and colleagues.
Emergency duty will be on a rotational basis as per the Emergency BOP.
Working hours early and late shift on a weekly rotational basis.
Calm and professional manner of servicing agents and guests.
Proactive selling of our products and services ensuring the best possible safari for the guests.
An independent, curious and “can do it” nature.
Excellent communication skills (E.g. verbal, written, reporting and body language).
Time management.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Conflict management and resolution.
Attention to detail.
Administration and organization skills.
P-drive Navigation.
Paperless filing.
Speed Reading and Typing.
Good interpersonal skills.
Sense of urgency.
Passionate about guest delight.
Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job.
Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others.
Sales process and methodologies.
Problem-solving skills.
Experiential Creativity (Crafting Experiences).
Guest/Client Delight.
Excellent computer skills including:
Minimum of 3 - 5 years previous tour consulting experience required.
Good understanding of terms and conditions, product knowledge, third party and our client's Product destinations.
Understanding of travel industry channels.
Understanding of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and being able to make decisions based on these analyses.
Understanding and knowledge of the different markets in which our client operates in.
Relevant understanding of Business to create and formulate a strategy and make commercial decisions.
A passion for delivering service excellence.
An in-depth knowledge of Tourplan advantageous.
A good knowledge of South Africa, Southern and East Africa preferable.
A willingness and aptitude to learn.
