Business Development Associate – Travel at Corporate Staffing

Responsibilities:

• Organize travels from beginning to end, through booking tickets and accommodation, securing rental transportation, itineraries etc.
• Supply travelers with pertinent information and useful travel/holiday material such as guides, maps and event programs.
• Research various destinations and means of travel regarding prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc.
• Prepare and translate itineraries to clients for the various destinations of interest and make sure that all travel arrangements run according to the program.
• Source luxury hotels, Villas, Safari Destinations, etc to sign marketing partnerships.
• Diagnose the clients’ specifications and wishes and suggest suitable travel packages or services
• Costing of the Travel Packages and invoicing.
• Use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages.
• Handle unforeseen problems and complaints and determine eligibility for money returns.
• Create and update electronic records of clients and maintain relationships with key persons.
• Keep financial statements and documents.
• Reach the revenue and profit targets.
• Any other duty to be allocated from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or relevant field.
• At least 3 years working experience in the same environment. 
• Excellent knowledge of traveling software (computer reservations systems, GDS systems and e-travel or any other similar software)
• Understanding and experience in visa application process. 
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage
• Exemplary sales skills and customer-oriented approach
• Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively
• Candidates with personal travel experience will be preferred