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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience in, and knowledge of East African safari sales
- Skilled in designing detailed and individualized quotes for itinerary requests
- Excellent sales skills and the ability to upsell
- Excellent communication skills, a service delivery mindset and a strong customer service focus
- Targe orientated, and experience of delivering results in a performance oriented and fast paced sales environment
- Ability to find commercial solutions to problems
- Good knowledge of sales systems
- Strong administration and organizational skills with great attention to detail
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Proactive mindset and can-do attitude
- Experience in handling demanding situations (e.g. complaints, last minute requests, changes whilst travelling)
- Experience in and willingness to handle issues outside of office hours when required
- Ability to work independently as well as within a broader team setup
- Energetic and eager to learn
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE ADVANTAGE
- 10 – 15 Years’ experience of the broader industry sector (hospitality & tourism)
- Experience in selling safaris in East Africa preferred
- Experience and good understanding of the safari tourism environment
- Experience of as many aspects of the industry as possible, more than one side of the fence
- Experience of dealing with and delivering on western business demands
- Experience with travel & reservation systems
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Handling of safari requests from agents with costing and accurate information within the required turnaround time
- Proactive response to agent requests including suggestions on itinerary design, routing, logistics, alternatives, upselling, offering additional information as needed
- Follow booking procedures set out in the operating manuals when booking all properties, vehicles and activities that make up the safari
- On confirmation, complete the safari file and all the information required
- Build and maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the smooth running of the sales process
- Follow up with agents after a safari for any feedback
- Report any errors or issues to your line manager immediately on discovery
- Provide proactive support to colleagues in peak or leave times
- Proactive approach towards your personal and departmental targe and working together with management to ensure we reach these targets
- Following and adhering to all sales procedures as set out in the operating manuals
- Attending all training that is offered and proactively growing your knowledge of the company, our products (as well as part of ...
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