Platinum Travel Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Africa Travel Consultant to curate luxury Africa and Indian Ocean trips for clients.
Remote working considered for the right candidate.
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 – 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.
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 Africa Travel Consultant 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.
Please note only suitable travel consultants with experience arranging travel to Africa from a travel agent or tour operator will be contacted for the Africa Travel Consultant post