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Team Leader (Travel) - Windhoek, Namibia - Mier

Job Purpose Successfully support the management of a team of Destination Specialists. Lead the team to operationalise agent requests seamlessly and continuously improve service standards. Successfully quote and operationalize profitable tour products for existing as well as new clients. Key Responsibilities Sales Effectively cost productsUnderstand the market and margin controlBuild up and maintain agent / supplier relationshipsSource new products if and when requiredDevelop in cooperation with General Manager business and product strategy to secure additional business from agentsWork closely with the team to achieve goals Operations Quote and design successful, creative itineraries and proposalsCapture and confirm bookings in TourplanNegotiate with suppliers for better rates, cancellation policies, FOC’s, value adds etc.Find new suppliers that offer a good/better service and better ratesContinuously and proactively monitor client feedback and improve operational processesFollow up on own quotes as well as assist in monitoring the team’s quote overviewSuccessfully run groups / series bookingsHandling the 24hour emergency phonePrepare guide documentation and brief guide before travel dateWork closely with tour guides whilst on tourUtilise expertise to improve in conjunction with GM the team’s operational excellencePass on Tourplan knowledge to the team via training/coaching sessions Product Ensure the team is up to date with regards to new product, product development, news and changes relevant to the groups teamSupport groups and procurement in a seamless process from negotiating to loading rates in Tourplan Financial Reconcile supplier invoices for processingAssist debtors’ clerk with invoicing / collection queriesReconcile tour guide expense sheets on completion of tours and check guide salary invoices Additional responsibilities Participate in supplier training and workshopsReduce the transaction turnaround timeDemonstrate good communication skills and customer careStay current on events and changes of suppliers and productTravel on educationals and familiarizations trips, including hosting agents at times Sundry Areas It is expected of all employees to perform not only the tasks mentioned in the job description, but also directly allocated or extraordinary tasks that could arise. Should y https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?urlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl0dG8uam9icy9qb2IvZ3VtdHJlZS8yODgyMTgzMzg3P3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVl&jid1484495&xid2882183387 Apply Now
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