Tour & Travel Manager at Brites Management

JOB SUMMARY 

Our client a leading tours and Travel Company is looking to hire a Travel and Tours Manager who has good experience in a Travel and Tours company; to be in charge of all the travel and tours function and operations.                                                                                                                                

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Marketing the company aggressively
• Closely monitor the travel bookings and handle any customer issues in a timely manner
• Managing budgets, meeting sales targets and maximising profits
• Negotiating for travel packages on behalf of the company
• Coordinate  travel operations across the various offices
• Advise the management on any competitor trends or new ideas to improve the business
• Selling package holidays and individual travel elements, including flights, hotels and car hire
• Ensure the team working under you are performing according to the set guidelines
• Holding meetings to motivate the team to meet their targets.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Degree or diploma in tourism, tours and travel or its equivalent
• Knowledge of international and local holiday packages
• Knowledge of international and domestic tourism
• Proven working experience of a minimum of 4 years a supervisory or managerial role
• Proven working experience as a senior tour and travel consultant
• Excellent written and communication skills, customer service as well as interpersonal skills
• Understanding of air ticketing
• Attention to details
• Diploma or degree in either journalism and communication or public relations is an added advantage