The main purpose of the Reservation Consultant is to provide a professional service in enhancing the guest experience and maximising revenue flow whilst providing expert travel advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships and craft experience by booking Singita accommodation and logistics services in the areas within which Singita operate.
- Maintain relationships with partner clients Travel Advisors around the world with a particular focus on Africa-based operators who contact Singita.
- Mastering multitasking and systems required, such as Springer-Miller, WETU, Travelogic and LeanKit.
- Administrative work to create and finalize a booking.
- Participate in all product training (including site inspections appropriate to the role).
- Ensuring clients adhere to terms and conditions, make a deposit, and make final payments.
- Providing a flawless guest itinerary aligned with Singita’s brand promise and business strategy.
- Self-educate on relevant experiences that Travel Advisors may enquire about, e.g., markets, restaurants, flight connections and third-party products in Southern and East Africa.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, and with this support of the multi-skilling of staff.
- Active participation in and effective communication and support of Singita's conservation message and purpose.
Skills & Experience
Luxury retail travel industry experience or luxury lodge / hotel experience.A natural ability to deal with people combined with a strong client focus.Ability to be extremely resourceful.Meticulous, accurate and very detail orientated.Exposure to selling experiences as opposed to itineraries.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.A sound geographical knowledge of Africa.MS Office proficiency essential; other systems an advantage.Ability to work under pressure, independently as well as part of a team.A flexible approach to working set shifts.Curious and passionate about our industry, constantly seeking out new trends.#J-18808-Ljbffr