Africa Safaris Travel Sales Consultant (AR0719)
Hybrid - South West London
Travel and Tourism
Base Salary to £38,000 + Commission OTE £50,000
Full time / Permanent
Job description
Our client is an award-winning tour operator with a focus on high end travel selling Africa Safaris.
They are now seeking to recruit experienced Africa Safaris Travel Sales Consultant to join their team who extensive sales and product knowledge of Africa specifically within sub-Saharan Africa including South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Madagascar.
You must have excellent, bespoke tailor-made travel experience with a vested interest in safaris with the ability to deal with a booking from enquiry through to final documentation.
Presentation, communication (verbal and written), attention to detail, sales skills and destination knowledge is essential
This role is offered on a hybrid basis.
Africa Safrais Travel Sales Consultant Responsibilities:
Dealing with all client enquiries by phone and email to create bespoke travel itineraries
Using your own previous experience, destination knowledge to establish the clients' requirements and to recommend the correct programme for their needs.
Creating and booking all aspects of travel for your customers including flight, private charters, hotels, tours, safaris and more.
Working to and exceeding set performance and sales targets.
Africa Safaris Sales Consultant required experience:
Previous tailormade safaris sales experience within the travel industry is essential with extensive personal travel experience within Africa.
Ability to develop rapport at all levels with clients.
Proven track record in meeting sales targets whilst delivering high levels of customer service.
Africa Safaris Travel Sales Consultant Salary and Benefits:
Base Salary circa to £38,000 depending on experience
Lucrative uncapped commission scheme based on performance OTE £50,000
23 days annual leave rising to 30 days for every one year of full service + bank holidays.
Pension
Hybrid Working
Fam trips and discounted travel
Paid volunteering
Private Healthcare
To apply for this Africa Safaris Travel Sales Consultant role, please email your CV along with your personal travel portfolio highlighting your personal travel experience.