TOUR CONSULTANT
Job brief
Songa Africa is a luxury tour company based in Rwanda is looking for a dynamic Young person to join their excellent team of Tour Consultant .In order to consider applying apart from your academic qualification you must be a person who has enthusiasm for travel and meeting people. You will be responsible for promoting , designing and booking travel arrangements for clients (individuals or businesses) within the East Africa region. The goal is to put together a team that will deliver or exceed on the promise we make to our clientele by enhancing satisfaction and ultimately acquire an expanding and dedicated clientele.
Responsibilities
- Research various destinations and means of travel regarding prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc.
- Diagnose the clients’ specifications , wishes and suggest suitable tour packages or services
- Organize tours from beginning to end, through booking tickets and accommodation, securing rental transportation etc.
- Supply travelers with pertinent information and useful travel/holiday material (guides, maps, event programs etc)
- Be willing to travel with the clients and maintain a professional relationship from the start to the end of the tour
- Collect deposits and balances
- Use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages
- Handle unforeseen problems and complaints and determine eligibility for money returns (
- Attend and represent Songa Africa in meetings and conferences to maintain familiarity with tourism trends
- Create and update electronic records of clients
- Maintain relationships with key persons and our database of suppliers
- Keep financial statements and documents
- Reach the revenue and profit targets set by the company
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years work experience
- Proven working experience as a travel consultant and in the tourism industry
- Proficiency in English, French and kinyarwanda; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage
- Exemplary sales skills and customer oriented approach
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Well versed in various areas of travel (domestic/international, business/holidays, group/individual etc)
- Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively
- Demonstrable ability to handle crises
- Degree in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, marketing Communication Business or relevant field
- Candidates with personal travel experience preferred
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV and COVER LETTER TO info@songaafrica.com