Africa Travel Consultant
2 days ago
Andover
Platinum Travel Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Africa Travel Consultant to curate luxury Africa and Indian Ocean trips for clients. This is a very exciting role ideal for an existing Africa Travel Expert from a tour operator background seeking progression with a forward thinking travel company. With in excellent reputation in the industry this elite travel company with provide many benefits with a varied role of sales and marketing. Each day will not be the same – Senior Africa Travel Consultant Duties: * Design tailor-made holidays to Africa from Congo to Kenya along with the Indian Ocean islands to the highest level of detail. * Delivering perfect holiday itineraries that hold a wow factor through talking to suppliers on the ground in Africa and consulting with others is the sales team. * Looking after clients on their return from holiday. * Attending travel shows. * Assisting with marketing material, newsletter pieces and blog writing. * Assisting with social media. * Trips to Africa to enhance knowledge. * Continuing excellent relationships with airlines, lodges and suppliers on the ground in each country. Senior Africa Travel Consultant – Essential Requirements * Travel industry experience selling trips to Africa is imperative * Strong product knowledge specifically Namibia, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa. * A creative mind to think outside the box and exceed clients’ expectations. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Mathematically literate. * A keen interest in Africa with strong product knowledge. Africa Travel Consultant – Benefits * The atmosphere in the office is creative, varied & fun, as well as business-like and focused. Various team days out are on offer with an opportunity to share a laugh together. * Monday to Friday office hours – no weekends * Contributory pension. * Hybrid working, remote possible depending on experience. * Generous commission scheme OTE 60K * Cycle to work scheme. * Childcare voucher scheme. * Birthday off Locations ideal for the role includes: Sailsbury, Swindon, Wexcombe, Burbage, Shalbourne, Andover, Hungerford and surrounding. You should pride yourself on delivering holidays that perfectly meet your client’s wishes and requests. This is a varied, busy and exciting role, where no two days in the office, or holidays we design, are the same. You will need to work to a high degree of accuracy and have a keen eye for detail