We love what we do. And are always on the lookout for like-minded people who share our passion for conserving the wilderness. Each job plays a big part in our shared purpose: to increase the world’s wilderness, together. With operations in eight African countries, we offer a wide array of life-changing career opportunities.
Travel Designer - Owned Agencies – Senior
Requirements:
Generate
and grow sales by securing, costing, and presenting journeys to Sales agents in
a timely manner
Build
strong connections with all supplier reservations teams, nurture these
relationships in order to help get more benefits when engaging regularly with
them.
Maximize the mutually beneficial relationship with AP partners, their lodges/camps, and areas they are located
Have an
excellent understanding of the sales agencies preferred supplier list and great
product knowledge to apply speedy turnaround for alternatives at play to help
secure the deal effectively
Possess
excellent knowledge and intimate geographical understanding of all Southern and
East African destinations.
Stay
up-to-date with day-to-day regional logistics and industry trends.
Participate
in industry events, trade shows, and familiarization trips as required.
Keep
apprised of company policies, procedures and system updates.
Embrace a
culture of continuous learning and improvement, actively seeking feedback and
implementing suggestions for personal and professional growth.
Candidate profile
Qualification:
Matric
certificate – with maths (minimum standard grade or above)
Tertiary
certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality is advantageous.
Experience:
4-5
years’ with Senior experience in handling customer relationships, developing
& promoting product and building journeys in the inbound travel industry.
In depth
knowledge of Southern and East Africa.
Personal
or educational travel experience is advantageous.
Knowledge
of Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles, an added advantage.
Computer
Literate (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word).
Working
knowledge of TourPlan and WETU or similar booking/operating system.
Excellent
attention to detail.
Skills & Abilities:
Dynamic,
creative, organised and excellent communication skills.
Thrives
under pressure in the fast-paced environment with tight deadlines without
compromising accuracy and prioritise demands.
Ability
to problem solve and maintaining high quality output.
Highly
detailed product knowledge – vital for speed in presenting alternatives.
Strong
financial skills, self-starter with high integrity level and ethical conduct.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Wilderness to
apply
