Sales Expert, Travel Industry

Position: Africa Travel Expert
Location: Gloucestershire

Platinum Travel Recruitment are collaborating with a fabulous forward thinking bespoke tour operator who are now seeking an experienced and driven Africa Travel Consultant to curate luxury Africa and Indian Ocean trips for clients.
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 and 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.
 
* Offering cutting edge customer service from start to finish,
 
* 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
 
* Luxury UK based tour operator experience selling trips to Africa is imperative
 
* Happy to work a hybrid working model – locations ideal for the role includes Hungerford, Swindon and Newbury.
 
* STRONG product knowledge on Kenya, Botswana, South Africa and Namibia.
 
* 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
 
* Career development.
 
* Travel perks.
 
* Contributory pension.
 
* Bonus scheme.
 
* Cycle to work scheme.
 
* Childcare voucher scheme.
 
* Birthday off
Please note only suitable candidates from a UK based established travel company with strong sales experience for Africa will be contacted for this post, happy with a hybrid role