Sales Manager Luxury African Travel

Sales Manager Luxury African Travel

District 6, Cape Town | R40 000 - R50 000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is a premier name in luxury African travel, crafting tailor-made safari experiences that connect travellers to the continents wild beauty and cultural richness. With a focus on sustainability, personalisation, and world-class service, they are redefining luxury travel across Africa. You'll join a passionate team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and authentic storytelling through travel.

The Role : Sales Manager

As Sales Manager, you'll lead and inspire a high-performing sales team responsible for designing extraordinary travel experiences across Africa. You'll drive results through leadership, strategy, and mentorship, ensuring that every guest journey embodies the company's commitment to quality and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and coach a team of travel consultants to achieve and exceed sales and service targets

Monitor performance metrics, analyse results, and implement targeted coaching and development plans

Identify and address skills gaps through structured training and continuous improvement initiatives

Develop and execute sales strategies to maximise repeat business, referrals, and revenue growth

Ensure consistent delivery of premium service standards and seamless client experiences

Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to enhance conversion rates and optimise sales processes

Manage team scheduling, reporting, and compliance activities effectively

Serve as the first escalation point for client or supplier issues, ensuring timely, professional resolution

Present performance reports and insights to senior leadership, recommending strategic improvements

About You

Minimum 5 years experience in a Sales Management role within travel, tourism, or hospitality

Strong leadership and mentoring ability, with proven success developing high-performing teams

Deep understanding of luxury African travel markets and discerning client expectations

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills

Data-driven, analytical approach with experience in forecasting and target setting

Proficient in Google Workspace; Salesforce CRM experience is an advantage

Financial acumen and budget management skills beneficial

Based in or able to commute to Cape Town

Why You'll Love This Role

Be part of a purpose-led travel brand creating transformative, life-changing experiences across Africa

Join a passionate, diverse, and supportive team that values integrity, excellence, and collaboration

Play a key leadership role shaping the company's sales direction and growth

Enjoy hybrid work flexibility, a competitive package, and exclusive staff travel perks

What's on Offer

R40 000 - R50 000 per month

4% pension contribution

20 days annual leave

Hybrid working flexibility

Exclusive travel deals and destination experiences

Long-term growth within a respected, high-performance travel brand