KEY OUTPUTS:
- Administrating of Senior Consultants files
- Administration and provisional maintenance
- Attention to detail on file details like dietaries and loading of movements and reconfirmations of files.
- Ensuring lead times for responses are met according to standard operating practices
- A good understanding of specific requirements for Groups itineraries including general groups policies
- Handling of individual bookings from quote to finalising, including invoicing and travel documents
- Payments and payment collections
COMMUNICATION AND VALUES:
- Constant, consistent and clear communication daily with reservations team and suppliers
- Upholding the values of &Beyond ... Care of the people, Care of land and Care of the wildlife
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Good understanding of delivering excellent service to agents/guests
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Some understanding of a reservations environment is advantageous
- Computer literate with strong working knowledge of Basic Level Outlook, Word and Excel
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Communication skills and an excellent command of the English language (spoken and written)
- Attention to detail
- Time & desk management including working in an orderly focused manner
- The ability to work under pressure and show initiative
- Understanding of travel industry and preferably Tour Operating specifically
- Elaborating in writing explanations or descriptions
- Exceptionally customer focused
- Negotiation skills
- Must be computer literate and have an in-depth knowledge of Word and Excel
- Calm and professional manner of servicing agents/guests
- An independent, curious and “can do it” nature
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Tourism/Travel-Related Qualification (degree/diploma/certificate) preferable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- An independent, curious and “can do it” nature
- Sense of urgency and adherence to deadlines
- Passionate about guest delight
- Diligence and self-motivation
- Be able to Travel from time to time
We reserve the right to not make an appointment.
***YES4YOUTH CRITIRIA***
- Must be a South african Citizen
- Must be 27 years old or younger before 01 May 2025
- Must have Matric or a higher qualification
- Must not have been apart of a Y4Y programme previously