Ultimate Jet Vacations · 1 week ago
Luxury Travel Advisor - Africa Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expUltimate Jet Vacations is a service-driven team of experts specializing in luxury travel experiences. They are seeking a highly motivated Luxury Travel Advisor - Africa Specialist to build strong relationships, create bespoke travel itineraries, and exceed sales targets for luxury clientele.
HotelLeisureTransportationTravelTravel Accommodations
Hiring Manager
Viviana Vargas-Quijano
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for our partner travel agencies and their luxury travel clients, providing personalized, attentive, and informative services
Utilize persuasive skills and strong closing techniques to convert leads into bookings
Create bespoke luxury travel itineraries tailored to the client's preferences, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable travel experience
Exhibit strong drive and motivation to handle a high volume of leads and consistently exceed targeted goals
Proactively address client inquiries, resolve complaints, and manage any issues that arise during the booking and travel process, ensuring availability to clients at all times
Continuously build and strengthen relationships with partner agencies through effective communication, regular updates, proactive follow-ups, and engaging support, encouraging repeat bookings
Maintain accurate and detailed records of client interactions, travel preferences, and bookings using our internal CRM system
Stay up-to-date with the latest luxury travel trends, destinations, and industry developments to provide informed recommendations to clients
Qualification
Required
Must be an experienced Travel Agent, specialized in booking Africa itineraries, with 3+ years of proven sales success (Africa must be your passion!). Strong familiarity with Southern Africa is essential, and knowledge of East Africa is a significant advantage
Have a basic understanding of Margins vs Markups
Excellent problem-solving abilities to overcome challenges and ensure client satisfaction. You will be their main point of contact when traveling
Strong relationship-based sales skills, with a track record of exceeding sales targets
Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
A keen eye for detail and the ability to provide personalized recommendations based on client preferences
Proficient computer skills, including experience with CRM systems and travel reservation software
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative
Preferred
Experience using the itinerary builder, Wetu, is highly preferred
Company
Ultimate Jet Vacations
Ultimate Jet Vacations provides services in private flight and hotel vacation services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven Kadoch
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-02-11
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