Travel Consultant - Durban

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Status Staffing

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Leisure / Travel
BASIC SALARY : R + Commission
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Matric
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
  • Experience with Reservations Systems such as Amadeus (Non-Negotiable)
  • Minimum 1 years experience in the Travel Industry
  • Experience with face-to-face client interactions

DUTIES:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and referrals
  • Design and sell customized travel itineraries to meet individual travel preferences
  • Provide expert advice on travel destinations
  • Maximize sales opportunities
HOURS:
  • The office is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. Once fully operational, the successful candidate will be rostered to work shifts within these hours. Initially, the working hours will be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
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A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : Leisure / TravelBASIC SALARY : R + CommissionSTART DATE : A. S. A. P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS: Matric Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel Experience with Reservations Systems such as Amadeus (Non-Negotiable) Minimum 1 years experience in the Travel Industry Experience with face-to-face client interactions DUTIES: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and referrals Design and sell customized travel itineraries to meet individual travel preferences Provide expert advice on travel destinations Maximize sales opportunities HOURS: The office is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. Once fully operational, the successful candidate will be rostered to work shifts within these hours. Initially, the working hours will be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
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Pentravel Travel Consultant - Kzn

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Cullinan Holdings Limited

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Pentravel, a division of Cullinan Holdings, is a leading leisure travel company, and are seeking dynamic Sales and customer-oriented Travel Consultants to join their teams in Durban. As a Pentravel Travel Consultant, you'll be responsible for providing exceptional service and expert advice to travellers, creating bespoke travel itineraries, and booking all components of their trips. You'll also be responsible for achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall profitability of the business. If you have a passion for travel, excellent communication skills, exceptional sales experience and the ability to work well under pressure, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and referrals
  • Design and sell customized travel itineraries to meet individual travel preferences, budgets, and needs
  • Provide expert advice on travel destinations, including visas and travel insurance
  • Maximize sales opportunities through upselling, cross-selling, and promoting the company's preferred partners
  • Maintain accurate records and client details, using the company's operational systems
  • Manage customer complaints and queries in an efficient and professional manner
  • Keep up-to-date with industry trends

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 years' experience in a sales and target driven role
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong sales and customer service skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Proficient in the use of reservation systems, such as Amadeus is advantageous
  • Passion for travel and knowledge of popular travel destinations
  • As this is retail travel, the ability to work weekends and public holidays (on a roster basis) is needed.
  • We will be recruiting in line with our employment equity obligations

Benefits

Working in a vibrant culture-centric company.

Many learning and growth opportunities means this is a career, not just a job!

Work hard, play hard mentality. We love celebrating successes together!

Monthly salary, and a lucrative commission structure with unlimited earning potential.

When you reach your sales goals you get to travel – YAY! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Cullinan Holdings Limited

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Thompsons Africa is a premier inbound destination management company specializing in seamless, fully-inclusive travel experiences across South and Southern Africa. With over three decades of expertise, we are the trusted partner for international travel agents and wholesalers seeking curated, high-touch journeys for their guests.

If you:

  • are passionate about travel;
  • are highly skilled in logistics;
  • have a deep passion for Southern Africa; and
  • are a master at creating memorable experiences for inbound group travellers

this opportunity will allow you to turn your skills and passions into an exciting and fulfilling full-time role.

In the role of Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups, you will play a crucial role in understanding and fulfilling our customers' needs by designing, proposing, and securing large, high-value, or complex group travel arrangements.

As a Senior Travel Consultant - Inbound Groups, you will:

  • Design and prepare innovative and competitive group travel proposals for our customers
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to produce customized, curated itineraries and proposals
  • Work closely with the Sales and Group Operations teams to convert opportunities into successful bookings
  • Ensure that every confirmed proposal is handed over to Group Operations efficiently and promptly
  • Stay updated with market trends to bring fresh, creative ideas to our proposals

The perfect candidate excels in a fast-paced, detail-orientated environment and understands the specific logistics involved with group travel.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

  • Extensive Experience: Proven experience in inbound group travel proposals (minimum of 5 years)
  • In-depth Knowledge of Southern Africa: Strong familiarity with destinations, travel products, and services in South and Southern Africa is essential
  • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills: Necessary for effectively interacting with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
  • Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate favourable rates and services, with strong influencing skills
  • Organizational Skills: A strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage high volumes of requests, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
  • Detail-oriented: Remarkable attention to detail is crucial for creating accurate proposals, itineraries, and quality control
  • Proactive: Innovation and the ability to identify opportunities and resolve challenges
  • Team Player: Capable of working effectively as part of a team and mentoring junior team members as needed
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