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Destination Specialist -Team Leader - Tourism Namibia

NCLC
Full-time
On-site
Ballito, South Africa

Introduction

Leading DMC has an exciting position available for a Destinations Specialist in Namibia

Duties & Responsibilities

Sales

•   Secure business and effectively cost products.

•   Understand the market and margin control.

•   Build up and maintain agent / supplier relationships.

•   Source new products.

•   Develop own sales strategy to secure more business through existing and new agents.

•   Work closely with the team to achieve goals.

 

Operations

•   Quote and design successful, creative itineraries and proposals for all market related ADHOC groups, Tour

Series and FIT requests.

•   Capture and confirm bookings in Passion (Tourplan).

•   Negotiate with suppliers for better rates, cancellation policies and FOC’s.

•   Find new suppliers that offer a good service and better rates.

•   Follow up on quotes that have been sent out.

•   Successfully run groups / tour series / FIT booking/Fly-In and other products related to the Namibian Business

Unit.

•   Compile welcome packs itineraries.

•   Create co-pilots according to itinerary.

•   Handling the 24hour emergency phone.

•   Prepare guide documentation and brief guide before travel date.

•   Work closely with tour guides whilst on tour.

 

Financial

•   Support and co-operate with Financial Dept.

 

 

 

Additional responsibilities:

•   Participate in supplier training and workshops.

•   Reduce the transaction turnaround time.

•   Demonstrate good communication skills and customer care.

•   Stay current on events and changes of suppliers / product

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (advantageous)
  • Min of 5 years Leadership experience in Destination Management Company.
  • Tour plan experience.
  • Leadership experience

 

 

 

Interested?