East Africa Specialist (Retail Sales)
Wild Dreams Hospitality
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Handling of safari requests
- Inspire potential clients with knowledge of East African properties and destinations
- Compile attractive, tailor-made itineraries matching client expectations and budgets
- Ensure turnaround time targets are met/exceeded
- Follow sales procedures
- Follow up with clients after a safari for feedback
- Work alongside the Sales Ops consultant throughout the sales and confirmation process
- Collaborate with Guest Services Team to provide best-in-class guest service
- Strive to meet/exceed personal and team KPIs
- Report any issues or errors to your line manager
- Provide proactive support to colleagues in peak or leave times
- Contribute ideas, testing, and feedback to aid continual improvement
- Attend all training provided
- Take a proactive and adaptable approach to learning
- Experience and knowledge of East Africa safaris - at least 5 years experience
- Experience in a retail sales role for an African inbound operator - at least 10 years experience
- Skilled in designing detailed and individualised quotes for itinerary requests
- Excellent sales & customer service and the ability to close a sale and upsell
- Excellent communication skills (written & telephone), a service delivery mindset, and a strong customer service focus
- Target-orientated, and experienced in delivering results in a performance-oriented and fast-paced sales environment
- Strong administration and and organisational skills and great attention to detail with a desire for continuous improvement
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks
- Proactive mindset and can-do attitude
- Working in the Cape Town office Monday - Friday
- Work hours 08:00 - 17:00 with some flexibility
- You will be required to be available after hours and on weekends (i.e. on standby occassionally) when needed
- You will be required to work alternative South African public holidays, for which you may be compensated with time off in lieu
- Overtime may be required during peak periods, for which you may be compensated with time off in lieu
- You will be required to take full responsibility of the 24/7 emergency phone that rotates between consultants for 1 week at a time
- You will be required to travel for work from time to time
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