Senior Inbound Consultant
Cape Town
Our client based in Cape Town is looking for a friendly, energetic and driven Senior Inbound Consultant to complement their vibrant office environment and to handle international tour operator enquiries.
The ideal candidate should be confident, self-motivated and goal-driven. If you think that you are detail-orientated and accurate then this might be the role for you.
The position is within the clients' USA & Australasia Division.
Key Performance areas:
Having a passion for the travel industry
A Minimum of 5 years inbound tour consulting experience required
Experience with working with overseas tour operators
In depth product and destination knowledge of Southern Africa
All-rounder, with experience in FIT and ad hoc group quoting and processing
Experience with designing itineraries for ADHOC tailormade enquiries
Experience with creating & quoting packages for agent websites
Attention to detail
Specialist advice on destination to agents
Apply strong sales techniques to convert potential business
Quoting of itineraries and related services
Processing of converted quotes to bookings from cradle to grave
Handling of an after-hours phone on a rotational basis
Ability to work on Microsoft Word
Ability to professionally, communicate via e-mail as well as telephonically
Figures orientated
A creative edge
A good comprehension of protocol involved with senior management of corporate customers
A team player – thus someone who can receive directive from colleagues when need to achieve a mutual goal
Engaging with a myriad of Southern African suppliers to ensure you secure the best product/service coupled with the best possible price
Strong negotiating skills with both suppliers and clients
Take ownership ensuring all elements are taken care of in a professional and organised manner
Must be able to multitask between current & new quotes
In addition, the candidate should be able to:
Extend excellent customer service
Be honest, creative, positive, and fair
Fit in with our company culture
Conduct themselves professionally and graciously over the phone and email
A can-do attitude with the ability to be proactive and enthused about their work
Please Note: Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), the clients' internal recruitment policy as well as units’ employment equity plans.