Open Jobs at Wilderness

Detailed Responsibilities

• Develop Stakeholder relationships by liaising with travel designers on all bookings in an operational capacity and continuous communication with suppliers and internal sales.
• Keep all booking information updated in the system ensuring Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is continually up to date.
• Reconfirm all services as per the Wilderness Safaris Terms & Conditions
• Keep updated with all WS and AP product updates, as well as technology updates
• Contact suppliers in writing to confirm or cancel relevant services giving them all special requirements
• Maintain booking file (electronically) which has been processed by the Travel Designer
• Escalate complaints that could negatively affect long-term relationships, to relevant Managers  
• Feedback to all properties where guests are due to travel to mitigate complaints down the line

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification:

• Matric certificate – with maths (minimum standard grade or above)
• Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality.

Experience:

• 4-5 years’ experience at a Senior level.
• Experience in handling customer relationships and developing & promoting product and services in the inbound travel industry.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Email, Teams, Internet browsers)
• Proven English literacy.
• Working knowledge of TourPlan and WISH or similar booking/operating system. Excellent product and geographic knowledge on Southern & East Africa.
• General product knowledge on Southern and East Africa.
• Personal or educational travel experience advantageous

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Detailed Responsibilities

• Develop Stakeholder relationships by liaising with travel designers on all bookings in an operational capacity and continuous communication with suppliers and internal sales.
• Keep all booking information updated in the system ensuring Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is continually up to date.
• Reconfirm all services as per the Wilderness Safaris Terms & Conditions
• Keep updated with all WS and AP product updates, as well as technology updates
• Contact suppliers in writing to confirm or cancel relevant services giving them all special requirements
• Maintain booking file (electronically) which has been processed by the Travel Designer
• Escalate complaints that could negatively affect long-term relationships, to relevant Managers  
• Feedback to all properties where guests are due to travel to mitigate complaints down the line

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification:

• Matric certificate – with maths (minimum standard grade or above)
• Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality.

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in travel design or operations in Travel & Tourism/ hospitality.
• Experience in handling customer relationships and developing & promoting product and services in the inbound travel industry.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Email, Teams, Internet browsers)
• Proven English literacy.
• Working knowledge of TourPlan and WISH or similar booking/operating system. Excellent product and geographic knowledge on Southern & East Africa.
• General product knowledge on Southern and East Africa.
• Personal or educational travel experience advantageous