Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Travel Consultant Job in Kenya



Job Title: Travel Consultant

Location: Nairobi

Company Profile:

We are a dynamic and innovative travel and tours agency that offers tailor-make an itinerary to suit your needs, interests and budget.

Main Purpose of the Job

The person will be responsible for providing information, advising and dealing with all elements that are related with travelling, make all the vacation arrangements.

He/she will advise the customers on the best holiday places and make accommodation and travel arrangements for the client.

Main Responsibilities
  • To market and sell holiday products to the customers.
  • To meet the set sales targets.
  • Discuss the client’s wants and needs.
  • Provide information about the best destinations places, tours accommodation and transport.
  • Organizing promotional materials for the company.
  • Addressing any complaints that could arise from the customers.
  • Liaising with hotels to give your clients the best deals for less.
  • To make plans and preparations for clients.
  • Make travel and accommodation plans for the clients.
  • To take care of all the documents needed before travel.
  • To confirm bookings for the clients.
  • To notify clients of their bookings and days of travel.
  • To maintain record of transactions.
  • To collect payments from the clients.
Skills and Specifications

A travel consultant job skills and specifications that are required to work are:
  • You have to have good communication skills.
  • Be well organized.
  • Be able to work individually and as a team.
  • Enjoys travel and people.
  • Have a strong sales pitch.
  • Have good personal presentation.
  • Be knowledgeable of different destination places.
  • Have a wide network.
  • Able to work under pressure.
Education and Qualifications
  • Kenya Utalii graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 Yrs experience in an IATA agency
  • Travel - IATA Foundation Level
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted