Tour Consultant

Job Description

Prepare and translate itineraries to clients for the various destinations of interest and make sure that all travel arrangements run according to the program.
Ability to handle effectively all aspects of Tour Operations such as itinerary planning, reservations, tour quotations, and customer service
Exploring and identifying new business opportunities.
Researching, developing and creating interesting tour packages to clients to meet market demand.
Effectively organize meeting, events, and group bookings
You may be required to accompany travel groups if need be.
Doing tour bookings – both inbound and outbound.
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Should have a thorough knowledge of the East African Tourism product & designing of International itineraries and costing
Assists in developing marketing strategies to promote the company and boost company sales
Contribute to writing dispatching email marketing campaigns and promote social media engagement and brand awareness campaigns
Liaise with hotels and airlines for group bookings & tour operators/partners in other destinations

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in travel consulting, tour operations, or a similar role.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of travel destinations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Sales-oriented with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Proficiency in travel booking systems and software.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple bookings simultaneously.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Knowledge in travelling software (computer reservation systems; Travelport and Amadeus) will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in English. Knowledge of additional languages will be an added advantage.
Computer skills including proficiency in: Microsoft Office suite, Emails, calendar and internet research.

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