Travel Agent

Pretoria FULL TIME R20,000 - R25,000 / Month
(R240,000 - R300,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Travel Agent at Adventure Travel Co., you'll be responsible for planning and booking trips for clients, tailoring itineraries to meet their needs and preferences. Your passion for travel along with your expertise in the industry will ensure that clients have memorable and hassle-free experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Consult with clients to ascertain their travel needs and preferences.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and ensure compliance with travel regulations.
  • Send clients travel confirmations and necessary documents.
  • Offer exceptional customer service throughout the travel journey.
  • Track and manage client bookings and preferences.
  • Build and maintain a network of contacts within the travel industry.
  • Conduct post-travel follow-up to ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Travel and Tourism or a related field
  • Postgraduate certification in travel management is a plus
Experience
  • 3+ years of proven experience in travel sales or consultation
Technical Skills
  • Travel Regulations Knowledge
  • Sales Techniques
Soft Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Interpersonal Skills
Certifications
  • IATA Travel and Tourism Consultant
  • Travel Marketing Certificate
Languages
  • English: Fluent
  • Afrikaans: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Ability to conduct market research: Skills in analyzing travel market trends and client preferences.
  • Proficiency in another language: Additional language skills are an advantage in communicating with diverse clients.

Benefits

  • Attractive commission structure based on sales performance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee discounts on travel
  • Supportive work environment fostering growth

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We encourage creativity and innovative solutions to enhance our services.
  • Growth Mindset: We provide opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
Status: Closed