Job at a glance
Safari JOBS is recruiting for an enthusiastic and highly organised Sales Coordinator to join the Cape Town-based commercial team of an award-winning, ultra-luxury safari company. The role will provide high-quality administrative and sales support to the Commercial Manager and Head of Sales, while also assisting with trade partner communication, marketing coordination, financial administration and reservations support when required.
The successful candidate will also work closely with the Marketing & PR Manager and collaborate across the wider commercial team, and will play an important role in keeping the commercial function organised, responsive and accurately administered, while helping to maintain strong relationships with travel advisors, tour operators, trade partners and clients. This is a full-time, office-based position in Cape Town and requires flexibility in work scheduling and responsiveness to occasional urgent operational requirements, including alternate-weekend reservations support when required.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and highly attentive to detail, with a natural inclination towards adding structure and keeping things on track. The company is looking for a stable, committed person who is comfortable working within a practical, hands-on environment where, although important SOP’s are in place, the focus is very much on getting the work done efficiently. A good understanding of the leisure buying channel would be highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate is already Cape Town based, with preference for candidates residing within reasonable daily commuting distance of the Southern Suburbs. Candidates residing further afield must be comfortable with the daily commute, as hybrid or remote working cannot currently be offered. ??????? ???????????? ??? ???????????? Clear criminal record; Excellent employment track record – references will be verified; Excellent English fluency & literacy; Confident and professional telephone and email manner; Minimum 2 years’ experience in luxury hospitality, tourism or travel sales; A good understanding of the leisure tourism trade, including key channels, travel agencies, tour operators and relevant trade partners; Demonstrated experience in sales or commercial coordination, administration or a similar support role; Strong organisational and project coordination capabilities; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment; Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments; High level of professionalism, discretion and personal accountability; Strong written and verbal communication skills ?????????
???????? Experience within luxury safari, hospitality or experiential travel; A good understanding of the leisure buying channel; Previous Airtable and or Protel experience ?????????? ?????? Passionate about luxury hospitality and delivering an exceptional client and trade partner experience; Strong initiative and a proactive approach; Results driven and commercially aware; Confident relationship builder; Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a dynamic environment; Highly organised with strong attention to detail; Collaborative team player; Enthusiastic; Likes adding structure.
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