Vacancy title:
Sales and Business Development Officer - Tours & Travel
Jobs at:
Elective AfricaDeadline of this Job:
17 October 2021 Â
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Elective Africa is a leading organizer of travel expeditions. In line with growing the company’s travel brand, we seek to recruit a Sales and Business Development Officer for tours and travel. The position will be located in one of our partner boutique hotels.
The selected candidate will be expected to be a proactive individual with a knack for strategy and an ability to build iron-clad business relationships. Experience in the travel industry is required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in tourism/tours & travel management or a diploma in tourism management/tours and travel management with 2 years experience.
• Diploma in IATA (IATA certified) with a minimum of 1-year of experience in an IATA-established firm.
• Experience in using tours reservations systems, flight booking, and ticketing systems.
• Good communication & writing skills with keen attention to detail.
• Reliable and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets.
• Experience in setting up travel partnerships will be required.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft packages.
• Knowledge of digital marketing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Effective handling of all aspects of tour and travel operations including:
• developing tour packages for hotel guests and other local and international clients.
• itinerary planning, reservations, customer service, and competitive tour costs.
• coming up with appropriate costings by using knowledge of the East African tourism product & designing of international itineraries.
• Exploring and identifying new business opportunities in the rapidly changing travel industry.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with international agencies, hotels, and airlines.
• Oversee the creation of tour and travel sales presentations and marketing collateral,
• Attending trade fairs as well as pitching our products to clients.
• Provide management reports as required.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.
Interested and qualified? Go to Elective Africa on www.electiveafrica.com to apply
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