Southern Africa Expert - Luxury Travel Consultant | FULLY REMOTE at African Safari Group

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Luxury Travel, Bespoke Itineraries, Sales Conversion, Client Satisfaction, Cultural Awareness, Attention to Detail, Travel Logistics, High EQ, Proactive, Organizational Ability, Communication Skills, Commercial Awareness, Conservation Values, Sustainability, Problem Solving, Adaptability

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

We are expanding our Southern Africa division and seeking highly experienced Luxury Travel Consultants to join our high-performance team. This role is ideal for individuals who have worked in luxury safari travel or B2C tailor-made travel, with a deep understanding of Southern Africa's destinations, products and travel logistics. Success in this role is measured through conversions, commercial impact, customer satisfaction, and the ability to craft exceptional bespoke itineraries - not simply handling enquiries. Key Responsibilities: Convert qualified enquiries into high-value bookings and repeat business. Design and deliver well-structured, personalized itineries accross Southern Africa. Build trust quickly with international clients through high EQ, professionalism, and cultural awareness. Maintain a deep understanding of regional lodge products, travel logistics, and seasonal dynamics. Ensure accuracy and attention to detail across all proposals, CRM updates, and client communications. Manage your sales pipeline independently while maintaining consistency with team processes. Uphold ASG’s commitment to exceptional service, conservation values, and responsible travel. Collaborate with colleagues, management, and support teams to ensure alignment and seamless customer experience Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in luxury travel, safari sales, or bespoke travel planning. Strong, proven knowledge of Southern Africa destinations and lodge products, including: Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique, Eswatini & Lesotho. Proven conversion results and revenue-generating capabilities. Experience using Wetu, Tourplan, or similar CRM/itinerary systems. Tertiary qualification in Travel & Tourism, Hospitality, Business, or Marketing is beneficial. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages (German, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch) are an advantage. Commercially minded with strong understanding of sales margins, conversion metrics, and profitability. High EQ: able to read clients, understand motivations, and build instant trust with a global audience. Culturally aware with the ability to navigate diverse personalities and communication styles. Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability. Independent, proactive and self-driven, comfortable working remotely. Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and adaptable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Passionate about Africa, conservation, sustainability, and creating meaningful travel experiences. What We Offer A competitive remuneration structure aligned with performance. Opportunity to work with one of Africa’s leading luxury safari brands. World-class training, resources, and operational support. A high-performance culture with career growth opportunities. A chance to positively impact conservation and community initiatives across Southern Africa. Who Should Apply? This role is for you if: You thrive in a sales-driven, high-performance environment. You excel at crafting premium safari itineraries with precision and creativity. You have in-depth knowledge of Southern Africa travel and luxury safari products. You understand that success is measured by conversions, client satisfaction, and commercial outcomes. You can work independently while maintaining consistency with a broader team.

Responsibilities

The role involves converting qualified enquiries into high-value bookings and designing personalized itineraries across Southern Africa. It requires building trust with international clients and maintaining a deep understanding of regional products and travel logistics.