26 Oct Safari Consultants | Remote
Safari Consultants | Remote
๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ is assisting a well-established safari and luxury travel company in sourcing experienced and knowledgeable ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ.
Our client is a reputable operator in the Southern African safari and travel space, known for crafting exceptional itineraries for a discerning international clientele. They work closely with a network of international agents, tour operators and direct travellers, and are now looking to grow their consulting team with experienced, product-savvy individuals who can hit the ground running.
The successful candidates will be responsible for designing and selling bespoke safari itineraries, building strong supplier and agent relationships, and actively driving new business. These are remote-based positions suited to self-motivated travel trade professionals who are passionate about Southern Africa and thrive in a sales-driven environment.
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- Design and sell tailor-made safari and travel itineraries for international clients, matching product to budget, travel style and preferences.
- Negotiate and conclude STO agreements with lodges, hotels and ground operators across Southern Africa.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international agents, tour operators and direct clients.
- Actively generate new business, follow up on leads and drive bookings to meet personal and team revenue targets.
- Stay current on Southern African destinations, product developments and supplier offerings to provide expert guidance to clients.
- Manage the full booking process โ from accurate quoting and proposal through to confirmation, documentation and handover.
- Liaise with operations and reservations teams to ensure seamless itinerary execution and a high standard of client experience.
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- Experience in the travel trade, safari industry or tour operations โ hands-on knowledge of Southern African product is essential.
- Sales-driven with a proven ability to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Experience working with international agents and tour operators, with an understanding of how the trade operates.
- Familiarity with STO agreements and supplier negotiations is advantageous.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to represent a premium brand professionally.
- Detail-oriented with solid quoting, itinerary design and administration skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setting with strong self-management and time discipline.
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐- R25,000 โ R30,000 CTC per month plus commission incentives
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐- Permanent, remote-based.
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐: As soon as possible.
๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐- Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you.
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| Job Category | Safari Consultant |