Job Description
About the Role
Leading Safari Company, based in Westlake, Cape Town, is seeking a dynamic and driven Reservation Travel Consultant to join their team. As a key member of the sales and reservations team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional travel experiences for our clients while promoting future business growth and securing new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Offer personalised booking services for all bookings whether directly or in the back-up role
- Respond to trade enquiries efficiently and timeously
- Communicate with clients, offering quick turnaround times and a professional service
- Provide availability and costs/quotes for bookings
- Make reservations using TourPlan/TMIS
- Manage booking status throughout the reservation process (quote, cancelled, provisional, confirmed and invoiced)
- Obtain and capture guest CRM and booking information onto TourPlan for camps
- Liaise with Product Management to ensure best possible services to guests in respect of guest information and requirements
- Provide lodge information and relating documentation to clients where appropriate
- Manage yield to ensure maximising occupancy and rate achieved
Requirements
- Minimum of a Matric Certificate
- Tertiary certificate in travel-related field desirable
- At least 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar environment
- TourPlan system knowledge
- Local and international travel industry (inbound market) product knowledge for Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa
- Fluent in speaking and writing in the English language
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and support different teams when needed
- Ability to work fast and accurately
Qualifications
- Matric Certificate
- Tertiary certificate in travel-related field (if applicable)
Salary & Benefits
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