Intermediate / Senior Travel Designer

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. And secure, cost and present product to the agent / guest accurately, efficiently, timeously by creating inspirational luxury travel.

Are you passionate about crafting unforgettable journeys and fluent in the nuances of Latin American travel? We’re looking for a Johannesburg-based Intermediate Travel Designer to support our reservations business, focusing on clients from the Latin American market. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Sales team to design tailor-made, high-touch itineraries that reflect the spirit of exploration and the luxury of personalisation.

Detailed Responsibilities :

• Liaise with the Reservations Manager on sales potential and any development on the agent relationship for all bookings.
• Build relationships with agents based on trust and support, knowing their business trends and guests needs, ad hoc attending relevant familiarization trips with agents (if and when required).
• Continuous communication and excellent service delivery to agents at all times.
• 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.
• Quote accurately and timeously keeping in mind our strategic and preferred AP and upsell where possible to benefit both WS and the agent ensuring relevant information is obtained from the ARM prior to quoting.
• Streamline operational negotiations by also reducing dead beds, waitlist chasing and maximizing camp operations role to create those life-changing journeys for guests.

CANDIDATE PROFILE : Qualification :

Experience :

Skills :

If you’re driven by excellence and personalised travel design, we’d love to hear from you.

Interests :

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

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