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Our client is looking for a highly motivated Senior INBOUND Travel Consultant to join their team.
Requirements:
Must have a Certificate or Diploma within Tourism1 - 4 years Experience with Inbound travel quoting and Must have done quotes on ExcelStrong Excel experience Fluent in English Willingness to learn
Duties:
Prepare competitive quotations and innovative itineraries.Collect rates, as per proposals, and send onto Cruise Finance to upload on TS.Adhere to Margin StrategySend through completed Proposals/RFP’s, including pricing, to the Cruise agents in the agreed formatSend through Quote & Proposal to Cruise Finance who will open bookings and upload services.Book all services and complete trackers on Cruise DriveSend invoice requirements to Cruise Finance at 60 - 90 days prior or similar (agent dependent)Prepare movement schedule, order water and complete Monthly Forecast (Debit card & ticket requirements)Introduction of file to Operations Contractor whilst offering support throughout.Willing to travel
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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My Client a Travel Company arranging tailor-made, private safaris as well as specialist expeditions into Africa and South America is recruiting for a well experienced senior travel consultant (Sales) to join their team. The applicant must have significant experience (5+ years) dealing with international clients in the high-end travel space and designing specialist safaris into Southern and East Africa. Ideally my client is looking for someone based in Cape Town or someone willing to relocate, who is self-motivated, an exceptional communicator, efficient, resourceful and passionate about Africa. The company prides itself on the careful design of each itinerary they create. By way of explanation - there are broadly 3 ways of travelling offered. The Successful Travel Consultant (incumbent) appointed will be selling the following :
Guided safari – a specialist guide with expert knowledge and experience, accompanies and leads the safari from start to finish.Independent safari – Clients travel independently, and the company connects the client with the best destinations, experiences and local guides in each location.Expedition – these are remote wilderness adventures, always led by company specialist guides. They can be custom designed and booked or individuals/couples can join small group set-date departures.
My client offers the following Remuneration Structure:
Extremely competitive high end Salary negotiableVery lucrative incentive structure – paid quarterly.Any other additional benefits will be discussed in the interview.
Requirements
Formal Travel and Tourism tertiary qualification – Diploma or similar ( alternatively numerous years’ career cycle experience in this industry sector)5+ years’ previous experience in a Travel Consultant Role – offering similar in the high-end travel space and designing specialist safaris into Southern and East AfricaSomeone who Is passionate about the safari and travel industry.Prospective incumbent should have significant experience and track record selling high-end properties and locations in the traditional safari countries (southern and east) in Africa. South American knowledge would be a bonus.Someone who has themselves travelled extensively throughout Africa particularly Southern and East AfricaIdeally someone who loves working with people and has a capacity to manage suppliers and partners and work effectively within a small dynamic team.Experience selling to discerning high net-worth travellers and can deliver the very best in customer service to clients.The new incumbent should be flexible and willing to travel and do research on new locations, properties and experiences.
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Village N Life is a leading Tourism and Hospitality company based in beautiful Camps Bay. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for you.
Our Travel support team seeks a Travel consultant to join their team. You will be responsible for calls, reservations and quotations on all properties within the Village N Life portfolio through the Travel Support Platform.
Minimum Requirements:
MatricTourism / Hotel qualification advantageousStrong OPERA experienceAt least 2 years in Reservations / Groups reservations
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain high standard of customer service through excellent communications skillsAdopting a can-do attitudeAssist in investigating and resolving customer complaintsUpsell and promote all Village and life productsQuotations done with precisionConfirmation and pro-forma invoices issued an time and according to proceduresFollow up and hand over all details of group bookings to operationsMaximise revenue sales and occupanciesAccurately record and process all reservations through various channels, and capture on OPERABook transfers and accurately record with travel company and guestMeal reservations confirmed in advance and communicated to venueLiaison with clients and VnL properties - maintain cordial relationshipsProcess amendments to reservations such as extensions, early departures etc.Manage no show reservations by investigating and recordingRecord special billing arrangementsLiaise with Reservations / finance & Sales manager for all reservations requiring credit approvalMaintain knowledge of special rates/promotionsImmediate communication to front office on the days arrivalsFollow up n provisional bookingsEnsure bookings are confirmed and payments are cleared to the bankFollow up special requests, tourism service bookings and arrival timesCommunicate any special / VIP bookings to Reservations manager and Front OfficeGuest complaints follow upAccept waitlist reservations and record on PMS
Due to the large volume of CVs received, only candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be contacted.
If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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Village N Life is a leading Tourism and Hospitality company based in Camps Bay.
If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and staff incentives, this is the company for you.
We are seeking a Reservations Consultant to join our busy team. The reservations consultant are responsible for all calls, reservations and quotations for all properties within the Village N Life portfolio through the Travel Support Channel platform.
Minimum requirements
MatricAccommodation certificate / Hotel School Diploma is advantageousMinimum 2 years experience in a similar position withing the luxury hotel sectorFamiliar with the duties and responsibilities of the reservations department in a hotel
Duties and responsibilities
Property knowledge of all Village N Life brands and productsMaintain a high level of customer service Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAssist in investigating and resolving customer complaintsPromote and sell VNL products and services using up-selling and suggestive selling techniquesQuotations to be done accuratelyConfirmations and pro-forma invoices issued on time and according to procedure and payment schedulesFollow up and hand over of all details of groups to property management and events to the relevant operations managerAccurately record and process reservations from all channels on to the OPERA systemBooking of transfersProcess amendments to reservations, e.g. extensions, early departures etc. Manage No ShowsDealing with special requestsLiaise with credit and finance departments if credit approval is neededFollow up on provisional bookingsAccept waitlist reservations, record and follow up on PMSComplete monthly OTA reconciliations
Shifts will be determined by the requirements of the Travel Support Centre and will include late shifts to 21H00 and weekends.
Due to the high volumes of applications received, only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.
If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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Are you a stickler for attention to detail? Strong in admin? Good knowledge of MS Office? Maybe you are a a past teacher or great in planning holidays! We are looking for you! Salary and working hours negotiable depending on experience. This office-based position is in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. We require someone who has:• Good geographic knowledge of South Africa and neighbouring countries.• Experience in operating tasks from start to finish. • Ability to take initiative and ensure excellent attention to detail. • Team work and enthusiasm to assist colleagues.• Energetic and have a passion for learning and the travel industry.• Time management: ability to prioritise, plan and meet deadlines.• Effective verbal and written communication.• Be professional and offer high service levels at all times.• Ability to handle pressure and volume - be able to multitask.• Build relationships with key partners and suppliers.Please send your detailed cv to info@southernafrica360.com
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senior travel consultant required with travel background.Must be well organized, deadline driven.Please send a copy of your cv to silvana@jcgservices.co.zaPlease indicate the jo title on the subject line.
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Our client based in Cape Town, South Africa, is looking to recruit an experienced German Speaking Customer Sales and Service Representative - Hybrid to join their ever-expanding organisation, servicing a prestigious airline brand.
If you are career driven and looking to grow your international experience, this is a perfect opportunity for you!
Your Role as CSSR:
• Service a prestigious airline brand on various work streams
• Assist passengers, in in both English and German, with pre and post flight departure travel-related queries
• Work on renowned airline reservations systems and handle outbound voice calls, written correspondence and other multimedia channels daily
• Fully paid product and systems training provided
• Daily interactions with international passengers (i.e. queries, compliments)
Hybrid Requirements:
Should be located in the Western Cape region Should be able to train remotely from employment date Should be able to work from office on days when requested to, at least bi-weekly Working hours:
• Full time contract (40 Hours per week)
• Flexible rotational shifts 08h00 till 17h30 (Monday - Sunday) Requirements:
• Native level proficiency in German language: Verbal and Written skills essential (Advanced level)
• Permanent residence permit or South African ID
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts as above
• Excellent customer service skills (essential)
• Experience in call centre or travel and tourism industry (preferred)
• Excellent computer literacy and technical skills
• Knowledge and experience on MS Office products and able to work on Windows-based operating systems
• Previous experience on travel reservations systems is beneficial
• Own transport
• Experience our multi-cultural work environment with colleagues from all over the world
• Required to meet specific key performance indicators and meet expected client service levels
• Demanding and time-sensitive call centre environment
• No criminal record Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number 202228 in subject heading or email body.
Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed in maintaining diversity in its appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd, therefore also encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd. does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.
Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email recruitment@surgo.co.zaJob Reference #: 202228
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Johannesburg The incumbent of this role will provide the role of a facilitator and instructional designer, primarily focused on Travel Management Solutions and ICT. The facilitator will be required to facilitate learning using a variety of methodologies, in a variety of contexts. The facilitator must facilitate learning to achieve foundational, practical and reflexive competence in learners within their scope of expertise against unit standards using pre-designed and newly designed learning material. Facilitator will also need to create specialised and customised training interventions pertaining to the field of specialisation and design manuals to complement.Must have proven record of training initiatives within team/organisationMust assist with needs analysis and programme developmentsAbility to troubleshoot and assist consultants remotely and on the job via remote accessAdministration and end-to-end coordination of learning interventions utilising an LMSEnd-to-end coordination of training courses and programsComplete all reporting of monthly training completedCollection of attendance registers and follow up on non-attendanceAssistance with upkeep of records to ensure compliance with CATHSSETA, NERA and SAQA related legislationsResearches, designs, publishes and facilitates curriculums for internal clientsSupports and coaches learners using learning technologies to deliver skillsConsults with management regarding the training needs of the organization and then follows up to ensure training was effectiveEnsures that associates are aware of the training requirements and that the training materials are readily availableAnalysis and projection of trainingCo-ordinate and deliver technical training as neededProvide reporting on technical trendsMaintains appropriate records of learner development and resource allocationStays abreast of new training methods and determines relevancy to clientsPerforms other responsibilities and duties as neededDesigns and delivers formal training programs and workflows for internal clients, including hand-outs, manuals, and learning exercisesRevising training material to ensure its in line with the current trends in the tourism industryAdministers written and practical examsWrites performance reports to evaluate trainee’s performance and identify gaps between current and desirable skill setsTraining material must be in line with the NQF and SAQA requirementsQuality assure all training materialAnalyse training needs of learnersEnsure professional delivery of all trainingEnsure training rooms are prepared prior trainingsEnsure all manuals and documents are kept up to date and in supplyTrain, mentor, coach and provide examples of when they utilize these skillsAssist in the departmental projects when requiredOffer supportBe the ambassador of the companyMust have the ability to be flexible to meet the needs of Operations EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS? Matric Qualification? IT Qualification? Facilitator certification? Assessor cer
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A very edgy reasonable cost, fast growing brand of overnight 1-2 night stay accommodation. Locations across all major travel routes in SA and Southern Africa. This role will be JHB based but monthly travel across South Africa to units will be required. (Perhaps more travel required initially)Job DescriptionBrand Manager Job DescriptionJob Summary:Responsible for developing the marketing strategy for our target market, managing marketing budgets and the calendar, and as the ‘brand guardian’, responsible for maintaining brand integrity across all company marketing initiatives and communications.Key Responsibilities:Develop brand strategy, including brand guidelines and the vision and value propositionPlan and execute all communications and media actions across all channels, including online and social mediaResponsible for all brand activation activities including content creationCreate and manage promotional calendar, all collateral and signage to maintain the brandBuild the annual business plan and budgets to reflect brand positioningManage the budget for advertising and promotional itemsMedia and agency management and quality assurance for brand across all channelsManage all PR for brand.Analysis of competitor and customer insights, including price surveys to develop new business opportunitiesRepresentation on Industry bodiesQualificationsEducated to degree level. (Business/Marketing related degree preferable). Must have held a brand management position. Marketing and tourism qualification is an advantage. Valid driver’s license - extensive travel required.SkillsKey Attributes: Brand awareness - a clear understanding of brands and the marketing mix. Ability to influence and manage relationships. Hands on attitude and results focused. Determination and perseverance. A high degree of business acumen. Strong communication skills.Salary / PackageR30,000-R40,000 per month starting - NegotiableBenefitsCTC Package offered. Business Travel reimbursement over and above CTC.
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Brief Job description
provide superior airline reservation services to customersDuties include handling inquiries relating to ticket fares, flight schedules, bookings, connecting flights, airline policies, departure and arrival times and international airport requirements.
Requirements
Skills & Knowledge
Native/ Advanced level Dutch & English Language SkillsMatric (Grade 12 or Equivalent qualification)Computer literacy at intermediate levelNo criminal recordExperience in Customer Services / Call Centre / travel and tourism sector advantageousDemonstrated ability to resolve customer complaints and offer alternative solutions
Work hours
8.5 – 9 hour shifts per day on rotationShifts to be rostered from Mondays to Sundays including local and market public holidaysOperational hours: 09h00 – 21h15Work from home or work at offices (located in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)Work from home requires own Fibre fixed line internet connection & UPS solution at own costTraining: 4 – 6 weeksProbation period: 4 months
Salary and Benefits
Permanent, Full-time employmentMarket-related salaryWork from home or at officesPaid TrainingBenefits:
Employee assistance programmeHealth insurance benefitProvident fund
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JOB ROLE
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Line Management of Kenya Operations
As General Operations Manager you are end-responsible for the management of all operations
in Kenya. This includes amongst others:
Line management of all employees in Kenya; their performance and developmentEnsuring that the various Kenya guest-facing units deliver guest services / experiences in line with the agreed standards & definitions; idem for agent servicesEnd-responsible for the consistently strong and cost-efficient performance of support functions including resupplies, fleet management and asset management / maintenanceEnsuring that the Kenya operations meet the company’s Group policies, procedures and standards at all times, including a/o health & safety and admin controlsEnsuring that all assets and equipment are kept in excellent conditionStrong general performance of the company’s Kenya operations against set management objectivesStrong financial performance of the company’s Kenya operations against its Operating Budget as well as good management of CAPEX against CAPEX budgets/plans
Your Profile
We are looking for an experienced, well-rounded GM-like Operations Manager with the following profile:
Minimum 10 years of experience in various operational management roles (Africa experience and tourism industry experience a must)Strong organizational and logistic skills in leadership positions in organisations with >150 staffEffective at managing and training/coaching middle managers and staffEffective at crisis management and good at making instant decisions; ability to multitask and prioritize in a challenging environmentGood working knowledge & experience in the majority of the following areas:Logistics/resupplyCost managementHRMenus, food quality and food presentationSome bush/guide knowledgeAsset & fleet maintenance managementAbility to build good working relationships with people at all levels from camp staff to the Board of DirectorsProven ability to handle complex intercultural people matters, with cultural sensitivity and awarenessPassion for positive impact and wildlife tourism as well as community developmentMinimum degree or diplomaStrong verbal and written communication skills and ability to structure and present work plans and ideasIndependent ‘getting things done’ mentality; willing to work hardSwahili a preference
Location & Travel Requirements
You will be based in Nairobi with frequent tra...
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Brief Job description
provide superior airline reservation services to customersDuties include handling inquiries relating to ticket fares, flight schedules, bookings, connecting flights, airline policies, departure and arrival times and international airport requirements.
Requirements
Skills & Knowledge
Native/ Advanced level Italian & English Language SkillsMatric (Grade 12 or Equivalent qualification)Computer literacy at intermediate levelNo criminal recordExperience in Customer Services / Call Centre / travel and tourism sector advantageousDemonstrated ability to resolve customer complaints and offer alternative solutions
Work hours
8.5 – 9 hour shifts per day on rotationShifts to be rostered from Mondays to Sundays including local and market public holidaysOperational hours: 09h00 – 21h15Work from home or work at offices (located in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)Work from home requires own Fibre fixed line internet connection & UPS solution at own costTraining: 4 – 6 weeksProbation period: 4 months
Salary and Benefits
Permanent, Full-time employmentMarket-related salaryWork from home or at officesPaid TrainingBenefits:
Employee assistance programmeHealth insurance benefitProvident fund
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Role Reports to General Manager
A head of department position, with the purpose of enhancing the overall value of the companies by proactive product management.
Group: Product Relationships
Maintain expert level understanding of the 3, 4 and 5 star Southern and East Africa product offerings and distribute this knowledge to the businessesDevelop and maintain relationships with key supplier decision makersResponsible for signing off of ad-hoc product contracts for utilization by the company not contracted by TSCNegotiate and contract all rates and incentives in Tanzania and KenyaNegotiate and improve deposit and credit policiesEngage key suppliers to develop strategic trade deals, value adds and flash sales in line with market trendsManage the Preferred Supplier Lists and distribution of information via
Salesforce Groups
Establish reciprocal agreements with key suppliers where manages onwards travel requests for direct bookers (TBC)Manage supplier visits to the offices, and staff attendanceManage educational requests and planning in line with the Sales ManagerAttend events, professional meetings, trade shows and exhibitions as necessary
1: Product System
Oversee the Tourplan to Salesforce sync, ensuring products and rates are available and correctLoading non-TSC product ‘skeleton structures’ into SalesforceInterface with TravelSmartCrew on Rate database, supplier discussions and Papertrail proceduresOversee and manage Webconnect bookings in Tourplan
2: Product System
Manage and approve loading of ratesOversee live API linking and availability into Tourplan
1: Product and Booking Procedures
Use your EQ to actively make suggestions on product, routing/logistics to consultants on every new Opportunities created in SalesforceApprove or Reject Quotations proceeding to a Raised Booking Confirmation stage by ensuring correct deposits have been requested, preferred suppliers used and Gross Profit maximized through booking channel efficiencies (OTA and BAR rates) Note, on an ad-hoc basis this may require attention outside of office hoursRespond and report on guest issues relating to poor supplier product during tripsLiaise with suppliers as necessary to alert them to any real time issues raised by consultants and/or step in to rectify immediate client complaints regarding productSuccessfully manage distribution of special offers to the wider team, including Marketing
2: Product and Booking Procedures
Quality control quotes been sent out by Sales Consult...
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KEY OUTPUTS:
Management of Tourplan System Content:
Ensuring Tourplan content is fully up-to-date and accurate at all times:
Rates, offers, child rates, group rates, value adds, etc.Trading terms, policies, property includes/excludes, etc.Supplier information, contact details, etc.
Overseeing the loading and checking of the above into Tourplan within specified deadlinesEnsuring rate loading policies and procedures are strictly adhered toEnsuring the best-practice and procedure documentation is up to dateIdentifying process changes to optimize loading efficiency and accuracyAssisting with Tourplan content-related projects
Management of Rate loading team:
Day-to-day management of rate loading team, their capacity and their outputsManagement of rate loading logging, delegation, and query resolutionReporting on team performance, including:Turnaround timesRate loading errorsNumber of suppliers loadedTeam leave approval and appraisalsInterviewing and hiring new staffTraining new staff joining the team, and conducting ongoing training to develop team membersEnsuring that the team has the necessary resources and training/mentoring to perform at their peak
Ownership of integration and alignment:
Ensuring alignment of content and content-loading process across all Tourplan instances
in Africa, Asia, and South America
Management and driving of the integration between Tourplan and external systems in conjunction with the Information Systems Team
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
An excellent working knowledge of TourplanComputer literacyGood Excel knowledgeUnderstanding of product contracting, including commission and mark-up / discounting structures
SKILLS REQUIRED:
People management skills, and ability to motivate a team to achieve deadlinesNumbers, numbers and getting it right the first time – detail mattersHigh attention to detailSystem savvyAbility to solve problemsThrive when under pressure while having fun at the same timeAbility to empower, train and mentor peoplePro-activeness - initiating and implementing rate loading initiativesService oriented: Working toward and maintaining high service levels to in-house customers i.e.reservations and product teamsAbility to communicate in a clear, concise, consistent and transparent manner
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The successful candidate must be passionate about Africa, able to work under pressure, have attention to detail, customer focused, be an excellent team player, committed, hardworking and eager to continuously learn.
Duties include: - Directly liaising with international clients & agents via various communications channels such as email,
telephone, social media etc., for various inbound enquiries
- Planning and designing itineraries, combining appropriate accommodations and destinations- Managing the reservation process for bookings up until completion of travel- Fast turnaround time on all enquiries - Occasional Saturday duty (on a rotational basis- ca every 6-8 weeks) - Travelling will be required for educational trips (We only sell what we have personally experienced!)
The ideal candidate would fulfill the following requirements:
Knowledge required: - Good destination knowledge for Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia and/ or South Africa
- Knowledge and understanding of tour operating and reservations processes based on study and/or
work experience Skills:- Languages: Fluent in written and spoken German and English
- Have a good telephone manner and excellent communication skills - Possess excellent organizational skills and be able to multi- task System skills: - Computer literate with MS-Office, especially Word, Excel, as well as E- Mail applications-/client such as
Outlook or Thunderbird
- Working experience in electronic reservation systems
Work experience: - Minimum of three year’s travel and/or tour consulting experience
Tertiary Education:
Travel and Tourism (or related) preferred but not essential.
Abilities:
Accurate and having attention to detail whilst working under pressure
Excellent communication
customer focused
committed and hardworking
eager to learn
excellent team player
ability to sell.If you are passionate about Africa and seeking a position with an international travel company, then please send us your CV, a motivational letter and salary expectations.Salary: negotiable, market related. R 25.000 – R 35.000
Commencement date: by mutual agreement
Fringe Benefits:
Medical Aid contribution
25 days annual leave
Educational trips
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Consultants who want to join our client’s (East) African adventure?! Were looking for an ambitious & adventurous ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? (Sales)!
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a travel scale-up specialised in responsible off the beaten track travel that is quickly getting back on its feet after the corona crisis.
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Create & sell offbeat tailor-made trips to the Dutch marketDutch Mother Tongue-Working Proficiency REQUIREDCountry focus next to Southern Africa > KEN + TZPassionate about tourism / experience in the industryTravel consultant / sales experience big pro!First 6 – 12 months based in Nairobi (lets discuss)
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A leading BPO (Business Process Outsourcer), is seeking German speaking Customer Service Agents to join their new UK airline division. This international company has offices across the globe, including in Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Belgium and more. Their exclusive European airline client offers easy and affordable travel for its international clientele. Their vibrant and passionate staff provide first class service and support via telephone and email.
Come and join the team to benefit from the following:
Medical aidShift allowanceIncentivesSubsidised TransportA young and vibrant work environmentExposure to international clienteleTraining and great growth potential within the company
You should have a passion for assisting people and be able to handle internationally based clients in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, you require the following:
Qualifications and experience:
Matric or High School equivalentPrevious customer service experienceInbound Call Centre experience advantageousPrevious travel or tourism industry experience advantageous
Competencies:
Excellent language skills in German (mother tongue) and EnglishExceptional communication skillsComputer literate in MS Office packageExceptional service and support orientationClear criminal and credit recordAbility to work shifts: Monday - Sunday
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Role Summary
The role of the Head of Sales is to provide day to day leadership to the Sales team. Working closely with the Sales Director, the ideal person will execute commercial strategies to accelerate growth. The key outcomes are to increase enquiry to customer conversion, overall customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, analytical and numerical skills.
Key Areas of Responsibility Strategy
Together with the Sales Director, help to translate Go2Africa business strategy into sales strategy with clear objectives for the sales teams aimed at achieving targets, maximizing profitability and improving conversion rates Sales LeadershipProvide day to day leadership to the sales teamDevelop KPIs per sales member and manage accordingly.Development of monthly and annual sales targets and per sales memberInitiating and critiquing sales process to drive improvements/innovationProduct mix optimization in line with agreed product strategiesOverall responsibility for the team’s sales performance against targets.Develop remuneration models that are aligned to driving sales performance and motivating sales staff.Ensuring adoption of sales best practices as developed by the organization, to achieve:Continuous improvement of sales conversion ratesThrough product mix optimization, drive gross profit margins per bookingTogether with the Sales Director, help drive the organization’s value proposition in line with company’s strategy Role Profile – Head of SalesIdentify sales and product knowledge and skills gaps; develop individual based development plans for sales members. Coach, mentor and train accordingly.Together with the Sales Director, help drive sales activity to improve overall client net promoter scores (NPS) PERSON PROFILE
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma is advantageous
Knowledge of
Africa and Indian Ocean Islands tourism and travel sales analytics and business actionsOnline salesCRM or customer experience knowledgeCustomer service Strategy developmentCoaching and mentoringBusiness and financial AcumenCustomer, competitor, and industry analysisMarket knowledge/ competitive intelligence
Experience
Minimum of 7+ Years sales management experienceProven sales management track recordRetail (B2C) sales experienceLuxury / high net worth segment experienceConsultative or advice-based sales experience
Skills & Competencies
Proven experience in B2C sales and managing relationships with key clients Solid kno...
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Responsibilities
Acting as the first point of contact for international clientele interested in booking tailor-made holidays and safaris on the continentBook hotel/lodge and logistic reservations, based consultant requirementsResponsible for travel request distribution to agentsSupporting Sales consultants with all administrative dutiesConclude on all aspects of the post confirmation of the bookingEnquiry warming (to be handed over to Senior Consultant)Sales Quotes as first point of contact to support Senior Sales ConsultantWork directly with Sales Managers to resolve client travel issuesCustomer service-related responsibilities from client and perform other office duties as assignedWork with external suppliers on a regular basis via telephone and email communications to ensure all aspects of booking from supplier end is resolvedWork with our rates team to resolve rates-related tasks and communicate with consultantsLog all required tickets relating to rates and productTimeous turnaround time (Sales Consultant request to be actioned within 24hrs)Ensure Concierge dashboard is updated and reporting done with sales managers
Requirements
Our ideal German Concierge Specialist will possess:
A National Senior Certificate/Matric1 year of experience in a Concierge or Sales Administrative Assistant roleThe successful candidate must be based in Cape Town.Fluent in speaking and writing in the German language.Great communication skillsWillingness and drive to learnExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically.Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Not essential but advantageous:
Degree/Diploma in TourismExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across the organisation.
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Role
Our company owns and manages prime properties in many regions across Africa and has plans to expand its global footprint. As a business we rely on the experience and quality of our camp offering and the knowledge of our reservations and sales teams to close sales. Doing this allows us to strive towards our vision. The role of the Product Trainer is to enhance the reservations and sales teams’ knowledge of the regions, concessions, camps and experiences offered across our unique portfolio. Furthermore, the Product Trainer will play a key role in fostering a culture where continuous learning is encouraged.
A key objective for the incumbent will be to align the training content with the unique selling points and differentiating features of each of our properties as well as those of the services we offer and our touring services. This is key from the perspective of ensuring that there is a consistent message that resonates throughout the business and can be shared with external partners
Responsibilities
Responsible to create, manage and deliver detailed training on the company’s products and services. This includes our camps, our touring services and transport services.Ensure that staff are aware of where they can access product-specific information.Work closely with the Head of Reservations, Reservations Managers and Reservations Operations Managers to drive a targeted Product training program within the reservation teams.Work closely with the Head of Yield and Revenue Management and the Head of Reservations to identify specific areas for training based on annual sales patterns.Work closely with the sales team to ensure that everyone in the sales team is promoting the same Unique Selling Points (USP’s) for all of our camps and services.Train new staff on all our camps and the regions within which we operate.Implement holistic product training modules incorporating aspects of eco-tourism, hospitality, sustainability, wildlife and community influences.Training will need to be of a detailed nature so as to highlight the unique aspects of our camps and the areas within which we operate. The camp training will need to cover topics such as:USP’s of the campTopography and habitats of the areaDetailed overview of fauna and flora highlighting key speciesCommunity involvementPurpose and impactAccessCompeting and complementary productsOutside of the product specific training, foster a culture that promotes a passion for wildlife and conservation in general.
Training
Where necessary, provide itrvl training to reservations staff whose agents are working on itrvl.Provide training to the sales team so that they are able to both conduct demos on the itrvl platform and a...
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