Johannesburg: Senior Travel Designer posted by Wilderness Safaris

Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town Reports to: Reservations Manager Company: Wilderness Are you passionate about luxury travel, conservation, and creating unforgettable journeys? Join Wilderness as a Senior Travel Designer and help craft extraordinary experiences across Southern and East Africa! About the Role As a Senior Travel Designer, youll deliver exceptional, personalised travel experiences for our guests and agents. Youll combine deep product knowledge with high-touch service, fast response times, and a consultative approach. Your mission: build strong relationships, curate bespoke itineraries, and drive sales while maintaining healthy margins. Key Responsibilities Service Excellence: Deliver prompt, professional, and solution-oriented service to agents and guests. Communicate proactively and with clarity. Itinerary Design & Upselling: Curate bespoke journeys reflecting guest preferences and Wilderness standards. Identify upselling opportunities to enhance guest experiences. Agent Relationship Management: Build trust-based relationships, understand agent preferences, and collaborate with Sales and Operations teams. Booking Accuracy: Quote accurately and timeously, maintain meticulous booking files, and ensure seamless execution of itineraries. Operational Coordination: Work closely with Operations Specialists to ensure a high-quality guest experience and manage all booking logistics. Performance & Margin Focus: Optimise bed nights and margins, track financial performance, and ensure revenues are secured. Product Knowledge: Stay current on Wilderness camps and experiences across Southern & East Africa, and confidently position our offerings. Systems & Technology: Use industry systems (Wilderness Window, WETU, Smartbox, Tourplan, etc.) to streamline processes and enhance service delivery. Candidate Profile Qualifications: Matric with Maths (Standard Grade or higher); tertiary qualification in Travel & Tourism or Hospitality. Experience: 45 years in a senior travel design or reservations role; proven experience in itinerary planning, customer service, and sales; familiarity with TourPlan and Microsoft Office. Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication (English required, European languages advantageous), organisational skills, and ability to upsell and personalise travel experiences. Personal Attributes: Creative, proactive, service-driven, passionate about wildlife and conservation, able to work under pressure, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. Why Wilderness? Work with a passionate team dedicated to conservation and luxury travel. Deepen your destination expertise through ongoing training and familiarisation trips. Be part of a company that values creativity, initiative, and going the extra mile. Interests: A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation. Apply for this position with us on WhatsApp. Simply send the word Hi to 260761166303