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Company Details
Name:And Beyond
Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Description: Every day, over 2 000 &Beyonders set out to leave our world a better place by delivering an extraordinary guest experience. We have shared this ethos, of caring for the land, wildlife and people, since our inception in 1991; where a humble pledge was made in Africa and, now, applies to three continents. , Whether you want to travel to Africa, Asia or South America, we are on standby to share our vast knowledge of expertise, and help you tailor-make a journey that is rare, exclusive and extraordinary
Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, service driven team player to join the lodge reservations team.

 KEY OUTPUTS:  

  • Maintain constant and consistent communication with colleagues, travel agents, tour operators, guests, and suppliers via telephone and email.
  • Build and nurture strong professional relationships with international travel partners and service providers.
  • Creatively design and plan bespoke FIT leisure itineraries across East Africa for international guests and travel partners.
  • Proactively sell company products and services while ensuring the best possible travel experience for each guest.
  • Respond promptly to enquiries and work towards converting them into confirmed bookings.
  • Manage the full reservations process from initial enquiry and quotation through to final confirmation, invoicing, and preparation of travel documentation.
  • Coordinate bookings with lodges, camps, airlines, guides, and ground handling teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Monitor bookings from enquiry stage through to completion of travel.
  • Prepare accurate quotations, itineraries, invoices, and travel documents.
  • Ensure all guest preferences, special requests, and logistical requirements are captured and communicated effectively.
  • Maintain high levels of attention to detail to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
  • Ensure all turnaround times are strictly adhered to in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Deliver prompt, professional, and reliable service at all times.
  • Provide operational support and backup for colleagues when they are away from the office.
  • Participate in weekend and public holiday duty on a rotational basis.
  • Continuously expand destination and product knowledge through training sessions, workshops, and educational opportunities.
  • Stay up to date with new safari products, lodges, experiences, and destination developments within East Africa.

Brand & Values Alignment

Uphold and embody the company values, particularly:

  • Care of the People
  • Care of the Land
  • Care of the Wildlife

  KEY REQUIREMENTS:   

  • Minimum 3–5 years experience in luxury safari reservations or tour consulting.
  • Diploma, higher diploma or degree in Tourism Management or related courses.
  • Strong knowledge of East African safari destinations and logistics. KNowledge of South and Southern Africa is added advantage
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
  • Ability to manage multiple bookings simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Experience working with international travel agents and luxury clientele.
  • Proficiency in reservation systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Passion for travel, wildlife, and guest service excellence.
  • Lateral thinking ability
  • An in-depth knowledge of Tourplan or a similar booking system
  • Working knowledge of WETU or other related  
  • Initiative
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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