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Senior Travel Designer -Inbounds

Senior Travel Designer -Inbounds

WildernessJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE To generate and grow sales whilst maintaining required GP%, great agent relationships and high‑level customer service by offering world‑class itineraries to exceed agent & guests' expectations. To secure, cost and present product to the agent / guest accurately, efficiently, time‑sufficient by creating inspirational luxury travel. Have an excellent knowledge and good geographical understanding of all Southern and East African destinations as well as day‑to‑day regional logistics.

  • Location : Johannesburg or Cape Town

Detailed Responsibilities

  • Liaise with the Reservations Manager on sales potential and any development on the agent relationship for all bookings.
  • Continuous communication and excellent service delivery to agents at all times.
  • Build relationships with agents based on trust and support, knowing their business trends and guest needs, and attending relevant familiarisation trips as required.
  • Keep Agents’ booking information updated in the ARM (likes / dislikes – booking habits etc.). Actual Agent Contact information will be updated by Sales / Reservations Operations Managers.
  • Keep updated with all Wilderness and 3rd party product (AP), as well as technology updates.
  • Streamline operational negotiations by also reducing dead beds, waitlist chasing and maximising camp operations role to create those life‑changing journeys for guests.
  • Liaise with RARA if rates, accommodation, transit points and activities are not loaded or correctly linked on the WW.
  • Attend all WS and AP training on a weekly basis; this knowledge facilitates exceeding expectations and accuracy in the booking process.
  • Keep apprised of company policies, procedures and system updates.
  • Candidate Profile

    Qualifications

  • Matric certificate – with maths (minimum standard grade or above)
  • Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism / hospitality
  • Experience

  • 4–5 years’ experience at a senior level.
  • Experience in handling customer relationships and developing & promoting product and services in the inbound travel industry.
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office, email, Internet)
  • Proven English literacy.
  • Working knowledge of TourPlan and WISH or similar booking / operating system.
  • Great product knowledge on Southern & East Africa (Tanzania & Kenya)
  • Personal or educational travel experience required.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Skills

  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral, in English.
  • Foreign European language skills advantageous.
  • Interests

    A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.

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