GERMAN SPEAKING TRAVEL CONSULTANT, SOMERSET WES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Our client, a Tour Operator in Somerset West is looking to recruit a German speaking Travel Consultant to join their international team. The company specializes in East African countries such as Tanzania and Zambia as travel destination, offering travel experiences for FIT and Groups like Camping & Lodge Safaris, Overland Tours and Mountaineering to mention a few. The right candidate has an aptitude for sales and enjoys interacting with people from all over the world The company further offers a great working environment with growth potential. Responsibilities: • Liaising directly with international clients and agents via email and telephonically • Organising and designing itineraries, combining appropriate lodges and destinations • Managing the reservation process for bookings until completion of travel Qualifications and experience: • Matric and tertiary qualification in Tourism • Understanding of travel quoting • Working experience in electronic reservation system • Knowledge of Tanzania, Zanzibar or Kenya would be advantageous Competencies required: • Professional written and verbal communication skills in German (mother tongue) and English • Computer literate, especially in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Have a good telephone manner and excellent communication skills • Possess excellent organizational skills and be able to multitask • Able to work under pressure and customer focused attitude • Excellent team player Working hours: • Maximum 24 hours turnaround time on all enquiries • Saturday duty (on a rotational basis) If you meet the above-mentioned requirements and are interested to work in a great team, please send your CV to anne@akarecruitmentint.com