Tour Consultant at Flexi-Personnel

Our client, provides International, Regional and Local travel services is seeking to recruit a Tour Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Ability to handle effectively all aspects of Tour Operations such as itinerary planning, reservations, tour quotations and customer service.
• Must possess knowledge of different inbound and outbound designations.
• Should have thorough knowledge of the East African Tourism Product, designation of International itineraries and costing.
• Should have the ability to design flexible tour packages, excursions, safaris and other related services in regards to tours, to meet the needs of different clients.
• Should manage customer inquiries and aim to exceed their expectations.
• Responsible for evaluating and recommending tours and travel costing that is competitive.
• Should be able to prepare proposals and make client presentations.
• Can explore and identify new business opportunities in a competitive and rapidly changing industry.
• Should ensure all client quotations are followed up for sale conversion.
• Can conduct research and constantly source interesting product packages to meet consumer demands.
• Should be able to write, translate itineraries and brief clients before a trip to ensure smooth travel for the clients.
• Ability to liaise with hotels and airlines for group bookings.
• Ability to liaise with tour operators / partners in other destinations.
• Can work on rooming lists and other final details.

Job Requirements

• 5 years experience in a busy Tours and Travel agency environment.
• Tourism Management degree / Tours and Travel degree / Diploma in Tours / Business Studies or related degree.