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We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate sales consultant to join a leading Safari specialist.
As an Africa specialist, our client has spent decades exploring the continent, learning the regions and rhythms of the country, and forging strong relationships with the finest camps, guides and conservationists.
Their ideal candidate will have wide-ranging, firsthand experience of African safari travel, strong sales skills, and a deep understanding of safari logistics, lodges, and conservation-driven tourism.
In return, they client can offer a generous starting salary + OTE & excellent industry benefits, including up to 3 educational trips per year.
This is ideally an office-based role in Suffolk offering flexible working arrangements, however our client will be willing to consider homeworking for experienced Africa travel specialists, after a period of initial training.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply online.
Role of Specialist Safari Sales Consultant:
- Craft customised safari itineraries based on client preferences, interests, and budgets.
- Engage with clients via phone, email, and video calls to understand their travel aspirations and provide expert advice.
- Stay up to date with safari regions, wildlife movements, seasonal variations, and accommodation offerings.
- Be available to travel to Africa several times per year to increase personal knowledge and stay up to date.
- Manage each booking from start to finish, with assistance from the sales support team, including providing pre-departure advice and post-trip follow-ups.
Skills required for the role:
- Firsthand travel experience in Africa, ideally with a background in selling tailor-made safaris.
- Proven track record in consultative sales, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills to manage complex itineraries and multi-step bookings.
- Honest, hard-working, ambitious and have good personal resilience.
- Genuine enthusiasm for conservation, wildlife, and sustainable tourism.
If you’re interested in learning more about this Specialist Safari Sales Consultant role, please press the apply online button now!
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