Sales and Business Development Officer – Tours & Travel at Elective Africa…See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Elective Africa.

Description;

Elective Africa is a leading organizer of educational and expedition travel programs to Africa. Our mission is to provide unique experiential learning trips with a global perspective. We strive to connect our participants with meaningful learning opportunities that will have positive impact to all stakeholders. Our programs include Business school treks – customized industry immersions for MBA students to undertake student led company visits in various sectors of Kenya. Healthcare Placements – Medical electives, clinical rotations or clerkships placements abroad and pre health shadowing programs. Gap Year Volunteer and School Teams – Learn through meaningful community service learning programs.

DETAILS

Elective Africa is a leading organizer of travel expeditions. In line with growing the company’s travel brand, we seek to recruit a Sales and Business Development Officer for tours and travel. The position will be located in one of our partner boutique hotels.

The selected candidate will be expected to be a proactive individual with a knack for strategy and an ability to build iron-clad business relationships. Experience in the travel industry is required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in tourism/tours & travel management or a diploma in tourism management/tours and travel management with 2 years experience.
Diploma in IATA (IATA certified) with a minimum of 1-year of experience in an IATA-established firm.
Experience in using tours reservations systems, flight booking, and ticketing systems.
Good communication & writing skills with keen attention to detail.
Reliable and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets.
Experience in setting up travel partnerships will be required.
A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient with computers and Microsoft packages.
Knowledge of digital marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective handling of all aspects of tour and travel operations including:
- developing tour packages for hotel guests and other local and international clients.
- itinerary planning, reservations, customer service, and competitive tour costs.
- coming up with appropriate costings by using knowledge of the East African tourism product & designing of international itineraries.
Exploring and identifying new business opportunities in the rapidly changing travel industry.
Identify and cultivate partnerships with international agencies, hotels, and airlines.
Oversee the creation of tour and travel sales presentations and marketing collateral,
Attending trade fairs as well as pitching our products to clients.
Provide management reports as required.