JUNIOR + SENIOR SAFARI CONSULTANT - RESERVATIONS - SPANISH IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Safari Consultant provides a highly valued service to agents and suppliers of Safari Destinations. The consultant works closely with agents providing valued product and destination knowledge and viable itineraries with quotations. These itineraries are based on supplier availability, requiring the consultant to also develop productive and co-operative relationships with suppliers. In the case of the senior consultant, this person also has administrative support and is required to play a supervisory role. KNOWLEDGE Superior knowledge of the different markets and different agents. Has considerable experience in consulting which allows the person to use this background to respond to a wide of variety of agents. Able to respond appropriately and in a sophisticated manner with the required flexibility to different agents and markets. Only occasionally requiring the guidance of the Team Leader. PRODUCT AND DESTINATION KNOWLEDGE Very good knowledge of the all but a few suppliers e.g. supplier details, USPs, can compare suppliers and what they offer, understand what properties are available for different times of the year. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Usually a 3 year diploma or degree in Travel/Tourism or related discipline with at usually least 7 years’ relevant experience or in the absence of a degree/diploma, at least 10 years’ relevant experience. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: • Substantive experience in doing administrative and/or hospitality type work • Computerized administration and organizational experience dealing with large volumes of work requiring high levels of accuracy • Sound experience in remote tourism/hospitality in Southern Africa, preferably Botswana or tour operators handling remote destinations including Botswana • Experience in reservations handling • International travel experience or in the absence of this considerable experience in remote tourism/hospitality in Southern Africa