Senior Account Travel Manager – Incentives

DMC – Incentives (Remote/WFH)

R40 – R60 000 pm – Based on Experience

Our client, Leading DMC – Southern and East Africa, focused on Incoming tourism from all over the world – Providing their clients with a top-quality level of service resulting in an exceptional travel experience. We are specifically looking for a Senior Account Travel Manager – Incentives. Manage and travel with the largest and most prestigious clients from around the globe that are key to the success of the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree
• Minimum of 5 years + Travel experience in an Account Management role, specializing in Incentive Inbound Tourism
• Must be able to travel extensively (spend quite a bit of time away from home) - Excited and ready to explore Africa!
• In depth knowledge of Southern Africa, specifically Cape Town, Sun City, the bush (Kruger & Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve) and Zambia
• Knowledge of Botswana, Mozambique, Kenya & Tanzania an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)

Personal requirements

• A highly professional and presentable individual
• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail
• A high level of integrity and ethical conduct, A team player, Quality focussed.
• Excellent administrative and coordination skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Excellent negotiation ability
• The ability to perform under pressure.
• Problem-solving ability, Strong decision-maker, Excellent time management skills
• The ability to plan and organize efficiently.
• Strong financial skills

Main KPA’s

• Design programmes for existing and new clients
• In constant contact with clients and agencies
• Ensure and maintain good relations with clients and agencies.
• Brainstorm ideas based on given briefs and budgets.
• Complete cost analysis’s, grids, detailed proposals, and PowerPoint presentations
• Travel on-site inspections or programmes (on average 1 week in every 4 weeks during season)
• Compile and book all services based on itineraries.
• Source relevant information in terms of room-gifts, amendments, re-costs, and additions
• Travel with groups and assist with on-site coordination.
• Ensure contracts are drawn up between the company and client.
• Ensure invoices are sent to clients and ensure timeous payments are made, ensure payments are made timeously to suppliers.
• Responsible for final invoicing and reconciliation
• Maintain and increase gross profits on programmes.
• Attend all weekly and status meetings.

Please email your CV and Qualifications to natalie@careerdynamics.co.za and/or astridr@careerdynamics.co.za