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Travel Specialist- African Safari.

James Gray Associates
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7NH

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Travel Specialist (African Safari) with a salary of £35,000 plus commission, allowing for an OTE of up to six figures.
  • This position is located in London, with options for hybrid or remote work.
  • Candidates are expected to have extensive knowledge of Safari Africa, ideally through professional experience or travel in East/Southern Africa.
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for Africa are essential, along with a proactive and goal-oriented attitude.
  • The role is suitable for entry-level, senior, or team leader candidates looking to advance their safari sales careers.
  • up to 6 figures OTE!
  • Fam Trips Yearly!
  • Collaborative Culture
Job Title: Travel Specialist (African Safari)Salary: £35000 + Commission (6 figures + OTE)Location: LondonHybrid or remote options.  JGA are partnering with a leading luxury tour operator recruiting for their sales team, at either entry, senior or team leader level.  If you are look to kickstart your safari sales career or jump into the next chapter of your progression then feel free to get in touch so we can arrange a call!  Job Responsibilities
  • Engage with clients through email, phone, and in-person meetings.
  • Design personalized safari itineraries tailored to clients' preferences.
  • Ensure the quality and accuracy of each itinerary.
  • Efficiently manage inquiries and tasks to maintain high service standards.
  • Provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire process.
  • Continuously expand knowledge of safari destinations through training and personal travel.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners for seamless safari experiences.
  • Contribute to the development of sales strategies that focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance processes and team performance.
  • Use client feedback to improve safari offerings and services.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings.
  Experience Required
  • Extensive knowledge of Safari Africa, acquired through professional experience or residency/ travel in East/Southern Africa.
  • Experience in selling cross-country safaris (preferred but not required).
  • Strong communication skills with an engaging, professional phone manner.
  • Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
  • Highly proactive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
  • Deep passion for Africa with a desire to become an expert in African safaris, using personal experience to offer informed advice to clients.
  Get in touch:Contact Sam at JGA today!  JGA are dedicated to delivering the best possible candidate experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not always able to respond to every individual applicant. If your application is shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you for your understanding.  JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.  We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.