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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Experience in, and knowledge of East African safari salesSkilled in designing detailed and individualized quotes for itinerary requestsExcellent sales skills and the ability to upsellExcellent communication skills, a service delivery mindset and a strong customer service focusTarge orientated, and experience of delivering results in a performance oriented and fast paced sales environmentAbility to find commercial solutions to problemsGood knowledge of sales systemsStrong administration and organizational skills with great attention to detailThe ability to work well under pressureProactive mindset and can-do attitudeExperience in handling demanding situations (e.g. complaints, last minute requests, changes whilst travelling)Experience in and willingness to handle issues outside of office hours when requiredAbility to work independently as well as within a broader team setupEnergetic and eager to learn SKILLS & EXPERIENCE ADVANTAGE 10 – 15 Years’ experience of the broader industry sector (hospitality & tourism)Experience in selling safaris in East Africa preferredExperience and good understanding of the safari tourism environmentExperience of as many aspects of the industry as possible, more than one side of the fenceExperience of dealing with and delivering on western business demandsExperience with travel & reservation systems RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Handling of safari requests from agents with costing and accurate information within the required turnaround timeProactive response to agent requests including suggestions on itinerary design, routing, logistics, alternatives, upselling, offering additional information as neededFollow booking procedures set out in the operating manuals when booking all properties, vehicles and activities that make up the safariOn confirmation, complete the safari file and all the information requiredBuild and maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the smooth running of the sales processFollow up with agents after a safari for any feedbackReport any errors or issues to your line manager immediately on discoveryProvide proactive support to colleagues in peak or leave timesProactive approach towards your personal and departmental targe and working together with management to ensure we reach these targetsFollowing and adhering to all sales procedures as set out in the operating manualsAttending all training that is offered and proactively growing your knowledge of the company, our products (as well as part of https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?urlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl0dG8uam9icy9qb2IvZ3VtdHJlZS8zMzc5MDE1OTUyP3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVl&jid1184981&xid3379015952 Apply Now

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