Senior Destination Expert
Job Description:
Our Client is seeking for an experienced Senior Destination Expert to craft and sell customized, luxury leisure itineraries for FIT clients. If you possess deep destination knowledge of Namibia, a proven track record of smashing sales targets an understanding of the German travel market, this role is your next career milestone.
Key Responsibilities
- Bespoke Design: Create, cost, and sell competitive customized leisure itineraries for FIT clients.
- End-to-End Ownership: Manage the entire client lifecycle from initial consultation to final travel execution.
- Operational Efficiency: Oversee bookings, invoicing, and supplier relations in line with company policies.
- Rapid Response: Manage workloads efficiently to meet tight proposal response times for high-value clients.
- Crisis Management: Resolve on-the-road client issues immediately, keeping leadership structuredly informed.
- Market Awareness: Stay actively informed on local industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
Job Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of sales experience within the travel industry with proven target achievement.
- Destination Expertise: Deep, specialized knowledge of Namibia and broader Southern African tourism.
- System Skills: Full proficiency in Tourplan and WETU systems.
- Market Mastery: Complete understanding of the German market and culture is advantageous.
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Tourism, Hotel Management, or Events Management is advantageous.
- Bonus Points: Prior experience handling scheduled tours is highly advantageous.
Closing Date: 16 September 2026