18 Oct
Important Business
Higgovale
Brief Job Description
Responsible for sales and guest service.
Responsibilities and Duties
Handling of safari requests on behalf of our client, received from repeat or recommended guests, via their website and social media channels, corporate & charitable partnersInspire potential clients with knowledge of East African properties and destinations by proactively engaging with clients, advising on itinerary routing, logistics a nd suitability of optionsCompile attractive tailor – made itineraries to match client expectations and budgetsEnsuring turnaround time targets are met/exceeded and attention to detail is paid to the itinerary at the quote, confirmation,
and pre-travel stagesFollowing sales procedures as set out in the operating manualsFollow up with clients after a safari for feedback and encourage referralsWorking alongside the Sales Ops consultant throughout the sales and confirmation processCollaborative approach with Guest Services team to provide best-in-class guest serviceStrive to meet and exceed personal and team KPIs to meet company growth goals, including sharing best practices and ideas with the team on a proactive basisReport any errors or issues to you line manager immediately on discoveryProvide proactive support to colleagues in peak or leave timesContribute ideas, testing, and feedback to aid the continual improvement of systems including reservation systems, guest itineraries and others as requiredAttending all training that is offered and proactively growing your knowledge of the company by researching our products (as well as that of 3 party suppliers)
and the countries in which we operate to continuously strengthen you knowledge of these destinationsTaking a proactive and adaptable approach to learning in terms of sales skills, systems, processes and product knowledge
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience in and knowledge of East Africa safari – at least 5 years of experienceExperience in a retail sales role for an African inbound operator – at least 10 years of experienceSkilled in designing detailed and individualized quotes for itinerary requestsExcellent sales & customer service skills and the ability to close a sale and upsellExcellent communication skills (written/telephone), a service delivery mindset,
and a strong customer service focus Target-orientated and experienced in delivering results in a performance-oriented and fast-paced sales environmentStrong administration and organizational skills with great attention to detail with a desire for continuous improvementExcellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasksProactive min...
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