Our client is an ambitious, independent travel specialist who focuses on delivering exceptional experiential trips to discerning clients in the UK and US markets. They are now recruiting for an African Travel Expert to join their growing team and this is an exciting opportunity for experienced travel sales professionals with proven expertise in this region.
You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, managing the complete sales cycle from initial enquiry through to confirmed booking. You'll create bespoke wildlife, wilderness, and soft adventure travel experiences whilst delivering exceptional, personalised customer service to our client’s high-value clientele.
This is more than just a sales role – our client is looking for candidates who will bring fresh ideas and suggestions and play an active part in shaping their wonderful company, now and in the future.
On offer is a competitive salary up to £32k plus a generous bonus structure – OTE £50k uncapped plus excellent benefits. Core hours for the role are Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm, however some flexibility will be required on occasion outside this.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious independent travel company in a fully remote role, offering specialist focus whilst working with high value clients, so if this role is of interest to you, please apply online.
Role of African Travel Expert:
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Managing inbound sales enquiries from initial contact through to booking confirmation
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Proactive follow-up of enquiries and conversion to confirmed bookings
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Creating detailed, bespoke travel proposals tailored to individual client requirements
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Providing expert destination advice and itinerary planning
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Building and maintaining strong private client relationships through personal touchpoints
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Encouraging repeat business and referrals through exceptional service
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Achieving and exceeding monthly and annual sales targets
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Building relationships with ground operators, DMCs, and travel partners
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Participating in familiarisation trips to enhance destination knowledge
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Contributing to marketing initiatives, content creation, and social media
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Handing over to admin and accounts team once booking is converted - no ongoing admin required
Skills required for the role:
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Extensive personal travel experience across Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, etc.)
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Deep knowledge of safari experiences, gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, wilderness camps, and soft adventure activities
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Understanding of ground operators, safari camps, lodges, and specialist travel providers across the continent
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Proven track record in successful travel sales with demonstrable results and conversion rates
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Experience handling high-value bookings
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Ability to manage consultative sales processes with extended sales cycles
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Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
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Experience creating detailed, bespoke travel proposals and itineraries
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Ability to build and maintain private client relationships through personal touchpoints
If you’re interested in learning more about this African Travel Expert role, please press the apply online button now!
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