Senior Safari Designer (Johannesburg or Cape Town)

Ref #19745-NM

nonocv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
Our client is a Destination Management Company seeking a senior safari designer. Can be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Job Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure the seamless reservations for high end travellers through handling Tour Operator requests.

  • Develop and manage agent and guest relationships by providing excellent customer service to our  agents  by highly responsive  and  supplying  detailed,  high  quality  itineraries  including company’s properties as well as preferred partner inclusions where appropriate.
  • Generate sales with zero errors and follow up on debtors due.
  • Create and manage the booking process in all systems including Tourplan.
  • Follow up on quotes and maintain regular communication with agents
  • Work hand in hand with the sales representative, Product, Reservations and Head of Reservations.
  • Manage provisional bookings ensuring yield management objectives are met. Make sure that no duplicate bookings are to be held blocking inventory for other possible sales.
  • Handle customer complaints efficiently and expediently

 

 

Qualifications
  • Senior certificate.
  • Tertiary qualification in Travel and Tourism
Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to deal with agents in a professional and courteous manner
  • Have experience working in Tourplan
  • Experience in selling East Africa, Botswana, SA and Zimbabwe as well as Indian Island destinations.
  • Strong experience in working with the US market (America: South and North America) essential
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
  • Product knowledge and Tourplan NX experience would be an advantage but previous experience within the Travel industry is vital.
Salary/Package
R30000 – R40000 CTC
Benefits

Medical Aid & Provident Fund.

Job Post Expiration
2026-11-18

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