HEAD OF RETAIL SALES

CAPE TOWN (LIVE OUT)

START DATE: ASAP

***Only SA Nationals or those with the right to work in South Africa will be considered. No visa support is provided***

Our client, a well known and iconic, luxury East African Safari Company is searching for a Senior Retail Sales Manager to be responsible for the overall drive of their retail strategy, ensuring a growth in sales and a consistent focus on guest services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 8 years in the hospitality industry, with a focus on Safari products (East Africa experience preferred)
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team, both in person and remotely
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Experience with travel and reservations systems
• Experience and a good understanding of budget an commercial target setting
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make data driven decisions
• Ability to manage individuals to deliver at their best in high stress sales environment
• Positive attitude and ability to share learnings and insights for direct and indirect reports
• Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics and competitive landscapes.

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TOURING CONSULTANT

CAPE TOWN (live out)

START DATE: ASAP

***Please note that this position is only suitable for South African nationals or those with the Right to Work in South Africa. No visa support is provided.***

Our client is searching for a Touring Consultant to create and process tour operation travel arrangement through their luxury safari tour operating division with camps in Southern Africa.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Destination knowledge of Southern Africa including accommodation, transfers and flights.
• Previous experience in a Reservations Sales Orientated position advantageous.
• Groups reservations experience advantageous.
• Previous in-depth experience in a tour operating environment - minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a luxury tour operating environment required. (Safari operating environment beneficial.)
• Computer Literacy and creative writing skills required.
• Previous Hospitality and Travel Experience essential.
• The ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment.
• The ability to work well within a team environment and without supervision.
• Exceptional telephone etiquette and mannerisms required.

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SOUS CHEF

LIMPOPO (LIVE IN)

START DATE: ASAP

***Please note that this position is only suitable for South African nationals or those with the Right to Work in South Africa. No visa support is provided.***

Our client is searching for an experienced Sous chef for their luxury lodge. The ideal candidate would have at least 3 years at Sous Chef level, preferably with some bush working experience, be comfortable in the bush and working in a team environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of all sections.
• Decision Making
• Ability to work under supervision of a limited range.
• Ability to produce good quality basic food.
• Understanding of health and safety.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices.
• Good oral communication.
• Commitment to quality.
• Multitasking.
• Attention to detail.
• Cleanliness.
• Time management.
• Organization.
• Interpersonal skills

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER

LIMPOPO (LIVE IN)

START DATE: ASAP

***Please note that this position is only suitable for South African nationals or those with the Right to Work in South Africa. No visa support is provided.***

Our client is searching for a Maintenance Manager to supervise the repair & maintenance of the buildings and mechanical equipment of their luxury lodge.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear communication skills – written & verbal
• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge facilities machines and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, initiative & interpersonal skills
• Highly responsible, reliable & trustworthy
• Presentable, well-spoken & professional individual
• Act in good faith & in the best interest of the Company at all times
• Understanding of electrical, plumbing & HVAC system

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SENIOR SAFARI SPECIALIST

LOCATION: CAPE TOWN

(HYBRID REMOTE)

START DATE: ASAP

*** Please note that this position is only open to SA Nationals or those with the Right to Work in South Africa. No visa support is provided.***

We are searching for a dynamic travel expert to play a key role working with a small and innovative group and specialize in creating tailor-made safaris to East and Southern Africa. Our clients’ specialist knowledge and small team allows them to offer top-notch, personalized service to their clients.

This position would be suitable for someone who:

• Enjoys working within a small team and is a great team player
• Has excellent people skills and a very good communicator
• Ability to multitask and prioritize actions
• Has interest in travel and creating amazing experiences for people
• Pays close attention to finer details
• Is hard working and efficient
• Is an independent self-starter
• Can work under pressure at times

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent English writing skills and verbal communication skills
• Adept in Excel and numeracy
• Organizational skills
• 3 - 5 years relevant work experience
• The candidate should have a degree from a college or university

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LODGE MANAGER / MANAGEMENT COUPLE

LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA (LIVE IN)

START DATE: ASAP

***Please note that this position is only suitable for South African nationals or those with the Right to Work in South Africa. No visa support is provided.***

Our client is searching for an experienced Lodge Manager or Management Couple to oversee their luxury lodge in a private game reserve in Limpopo.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 5 years Lodge management experience
• 5 star, high end lodge experience is essential
• Pre-opening advantageous
• Strong yet empathetic leadership skills
• Positive attitude & good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to think clearly & make quick decisions
• Numeracy & logistical planning skills
• Professional & a calm, rational approach in difficult situations
• Flexibility
• Energy & patience
• Good listening, coaching and mentoring skills
• Excellent attention to detail, initiative & interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Presentable, well-spoken and professional individual
• High guest centric approach
• Must be able to provide and ensure an overall guest service
• Must be able to work independently

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RESERVATIONS MANAGER

CAPE TOWN (LIVE OUT)

START DATE: ASAP

***Only SA Nationals or those with the right to work in South Africa will be considered. No visa support is provided***

Our client, a luxury safari travel company, with luxury camps in Botswana, is searching for an experienced Reservations Manager to oversee the small, but efficient, reservations team.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive hospitality reservations experience as well as excellent Opera PMS knowledge.
• Good communication skills and team orientation.
• Comprehensive understanding of revenue management.
• Diploma/Degree from a reputable hotel school.
• Sound knowledge of Botswana and Southern Africa, understanding travel logistics and an ability to created tailored itineraries

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DIRECTOR OF SALES

CAPE TOWN

START DATE: ASAP

***Only SA Nationals or those with the right to work in South Africa will be considered. No visa support is provided***

Our client is searching for a Director of Sales to be responsible for driving & guiding the sales team towards clear strategically determined revenue goals and new business acumen in order to best represent each property in their hospitality portfolio to the correct markets and to maximise ROI

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years industry experience in an International sales role, within the hospitality industry
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & presentation skills
• Innovative thinker with the ability to be agile & pro-active
• Ability to plan, prioritise & work well under pressure
• Must be assertive but collaborative in approach
• Excellent sales, influencing & negotiation skills
• Strategic analytical and data driven approach
• Excellent Computer literacy - MS Office programmes is essential and proficiency in Opera advantageous
• Results oriented and able to meet deadlines
• The ability to interact, and work with multiple stake holders to achieve service and departmental goals.
• A good understanding of budgeting and the ability to work within set budgets
• Valid Driver’s Licence and Vehicle.

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INTERNATIONAL HEAD OF SALES

CAPE TOWN (LIVE OUT)

START DATE: ASAP

***Only SA Nationals or those with the right to work in South Africa will be considered. No visa support is provided***

Our client is searching for a Head of Sales who will be solely responsible for all local and international sales activities with a specific focus on selling to the hotel’s leisure market. Heavy emphasis will be placed on building a strategy and maintaining relationships within this market.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an international sales position as well as managing a team, within the hospitality industry
• International trade experience with key contacts, preferably
• Computer literate: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Sales diploma and/or equivalent
• Must be willing to travel extensively internationally and locally.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have an eye for detail
• Must be able to plan, prioritise and work well under pressure, in a dynamic environment
• Must be a good team player and also have the ability and motivation to work under own instruction
• Excellent sales, influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent public relations skills
• Ability to conclude contract

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AGENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

LOCATION: USA (REMOTE)

START DATE: ASAP

*** Only open to US citizens or candidates with the right to live and work in the USA, unfortunately no visa support is provided***

Our client, an international safari lodge company, is searching for an Agent relationship manager to work with the Head of Regional Sales – North & South America, to be responsible for the overall performance of the source market.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of the Africa Safari industry coupled with a passion for empowering local communities and protecting wild spaces.
• Knowledge and experience with sales and marketing reservation systems.
• Excellent consultative sales skills within tourism/hospitality industry, target orientated and proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas and commercial targets.
• Excellent customer service skills with a service delivery mind set, ability to adapt sales approach and problem solving to each accounts differing needs and find mutually beneficial solutions.
• Sharp commercial awareness with ability to find creative and efficient solutions to problems.
• Experience and good understanding of budgets.
• Refined time management skills, including organization, prioritization, goal setting and communication.
• Proven ability to work well and calmly under pressure, including experience in handling difficult situations (e.g. complaints, last minute requests) and willingness to do so outside office hours when required.
• Strong sense of initiative with the ability to work in independently as well as within a broader team.
• Eager to learn and grow professionally with the ability to take on board and disseminate constructive feedback from external and internal sources.

Together with Greenpop we have joined the TREEvolution!  

We pledge to plant two trees for every successful placement, one on behalf of YOU and one on behalf of our client!