Travel consultant

Work for usTanzania Safaris is an adventure travel company based in Tanzania. For over 10 years we’ve been offering enriching travel experiences internationally and domestically. Our team is passionate and committed to our guests, our company, and the communities in which we operate. We are always on the look out for candidates with a real passion for Africa, as well as seasoned senior Tanzania consultants.Current VacanciesTravel consultantAbout the JobAs a Travel consultant, you’ll work with qualified leads to create one-of-a-kind travel experiences. From the first phone call to the official booking, you’ll be there to guide them through the planning process. You’ll help answer questions, determine destinations, select itineraries, and get guests excited to take their dream trip with Tanzania Safaris!About YouYou’re a people person! You don’t shy away from phone conversations and you love to help. You consider yourself a planner, are highly organized, and goal-oriented. You’re creative and a hard worker, and enjoy being around people with those same qualities. You can be independent and driven, and supportive team player at the same time. You’re ready to learn about new places and share that knowledge with discerning guests.ResponsibilitiesBecome a destination expert after training with fellow team membersConnect with guests and build relationships with phone calls and emailsEngage with new and long-term leads from our company databaseCreate and send itineraries and proposals for both standard and customized tripsCoordinate with our international partners to confirm trip itinerariesCollect details and payment to book and confirm guests’ itinerariesMeet and exceed sales targets and team goalsWork to continually refine and improve our product and brand imageRequirementsExceptional phone mannerExemplary written and oral communication skillsFinely tuned time-management and organizational abilitiesAble to adapt and learn on the fly, while knowing when to ask for helpFamiliarity with MS Office, especially Excel and OutlookExperience using database software (bonus points for experience with FileMaker!)Minimum three years sales experiencePlease send your CV and covering letter to info@tanzania-safaris.com.