Lodge Wholesale Travel Specialist | Luxury Travel Company | Sandton

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a skilled and experienced Lodge Wholesale Travel Specialist to join a high-end travel company based in Sandton. This position is perfect for someone with a passion for tailor-made travel experiences and a deep understanding of Africas luxury lodge offerings.

Key

• Engage consistently with colleagues, agents, operators, guests, and suppliers via phone and email

• Creatively plan and design bespoke leisure FIT itineraries

• Manage the full reservations process from initial quote through to finalising bookings, invoicing, and travel documents

• Ensure adherence to turnaround times in line with standard operating procedures

• Proactively sell products and services to curate the best possible guest experiences

• Provide Saturday and Public Holiday support on a rotating basis

• Act as backup for colleagues during their absence

• Participate in training sessions to expand product knowledge

• Uphold the brand values of care for people, land, and wildlife

Knowledge Required:

• Strong knowledge of travel destinations across South, Southern, and East Africa

• In-depth geographical and logistical understanding of at least two of the mentioned regions

• Solid grasp of excellent service delivery within the luxury travel sector

• Proficiency in Tourplan or similar booking systems

• Strong organizational and lateral thinking abilities

• Initiative and a proactive mindset

Skills Required:

• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills

• Strong time management and task prioritisation skills

• Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Familiarity with platforms such as Tourplan, WETU, ZOHO, and Maximizer

• Analytical understanding of quantitative and qualitative data

• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking abilities

• Creativity in crafting luxury guest experiences

• High attention to detail and structured workflow

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities

• Paperless and digital file management proficiency

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel when required

• Self-motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic about the travel industry

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 35 years experience in tour operating

• Tourplan experience highly advantageous

• WETU experience preferred

• A methodical, detail-oriented approach with creativity and resilience under pressure

• Ability to complete routine tasks while maintaining high energy and flexibility

• Adaptability and decisiveness in a dynamic working environment

If you are a travel specialist who thrives in a high-performance environment and has a genuine passion for luxury African travel, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your travel career.

Lodge Wholesale Travel Specialist position available in Gauteng, Sandton. This job position was posted by Kendrick Recruitment. The job has been posted as a free ad on 2025-04-23 at 15:03:14 in the It Computer category