Africa Travel Consultant

Platinum Travel Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Africa Travel Consultant to curate luxury Africa and Indian Ocean trips for clients.
This is a very exciting role ideal for an existing Africa Travel Expert from a tour operator background seeking progression with a forward thinking travel company.
With in excellent reputation in the industry this elite travel company with provide many benefits with a varied role of sales and marketing.
Each day will not be the same – Africa Travel Consultant Duties:
* Design tailor-made holidays to Africa from Congo to Kenya along with the Indian Ocean islands to the highest level of detail.
* Delivering perfect holiday itineraries that hold a wow factor through talking to suppliers on the ground in Africa and consulting with others is the sales team.
* Looking after clients on their return from holiday.
* Attending travel shows.
* Assisting with marketing material, newsletter pieces and blog writing.
* Assisting with social media.
* Trips to Africa to enhance knowledge.
* Continuing excellent relationships with airlines, lodges and suppliers on the ground in each country.
Africa Travel Consultant – Essential Requirements
* Travel industry experience selling trips to Africa is imperative
* Strong product knowledge specifically Namibia, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.
* A creative mind to think outside the box and exceed clients’ expectations.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Mathematically literate.
* A keen interest in Africa with strong product knowledge.
Africa Travel Consultant – Benefits
* Monday to Friday office hours – no weekends
* Contributory pension.
* Hybrid working or connection visits - remote possible depending on experience.
* Generous commission scheme OTE 60K
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Childcare voucher scheme.
* Birthday off
You should pride yourself on delivering holidays that perfectly meet your client’s wishes and requests. This is a varied, busy and exciting role, where no two days in the office, or holidays we design, are the same. You will need to work to a high degree of accuracy and have a keen eye for detail.
Please note only suitable travel consultants with experience arranging travel to Africa from a travel agent or tour operator will be contacted for the Africa Travel Consultant post