Africa Travel Specialist

apartmentPhoenix Recruitment placeRandburg calendar_month2025/10/08

Duties:

Travel Coordination & Planning:

Design and sell bespoke, tailor-made itineraries for guests, including flights, transfers, and accommodation with Collection properties and independent lodges / hotels.
Pro-actively engage with prospective guests to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
Promote upselling and cross-selling opportunities across Collection properties and experiences.
Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of Collection properties, including rooms, locations, layouts and services.

Stay updated on third-party preferred partners with specialised knowledge of Southern and East Africa.

Sales & Revenue Generation:

Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets through direct bookings.
Track and report on sales performance, conversion rates and revenue metrics.
Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the development of sales strategies and campaigns.

Build and maintain strong relationships with high-value clients.

Booking Management & Administration

Ensure accurate booking information is recorded for each reservation according to property requirements in Res Request, Tourplan, Safari Portal and CRM systems.
Confirm all bookings via email in a timely manner.

Manage reservation files from inception through guest departure

Financial Management:

Ensure timely payment collection for reservations
Submit monthly reconciliations for bookings and financial breakdowns
Guest Services Excellence
Resolve guest complaints promptly and professionally
Ensure all responses and proposals exceed Collection Concierge standards with accuracy and brand alignment
Follow up with guests post-travel to ensure satisfaction
Professional Development
Attend educational trips and trade events as required

Contribute to departmental profitability through excellent service delivery

Requirements:

Grade 12 certificate (essential)
Degree or Diploma in Tourism or Hospitality (advantageous)
Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role with proven sales performance, preferably with an inbound tour operator
Hospitality/Tourism industry experience
Proficiency in MS Office, Tourplan, Res Request
Comprehensive knowledge of Southern & East Africa travel
Excellent command of English language and communication skills (essential)
Strong time management and self-discipline
Proactive approach with initiative and creative flair
Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm and emotional control
Strong commercial acumen and ability to close sales.
Experience working with sales targets, KPIs and CRM systems.

Confident negotiator with excellent interpersonal and persuasion skills.

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