Cruise Planning Consultant / Travel Consultant Inbound

Red Ember is looking for an inbound Travel Consultant who has experience with quotes and proposals for a local DMC in Cape Town.
Duties:
Tour consultant experience at an intermediate level in an inbound tour-operating environment for a minimum of 3 years.Experience with costings and quotingExcellent relationship-building and negotiation skillsExcel experience is an advantage.Good product knowledge of Southern Africa.Teamwork, and also being autonomous when required.Office/administration skills.Understanding of on-the-ground operations and excellent quality control.Travel Diploma.Good English communication verbal and written. Key performance areas: Build close relationships with Suppliers.Rate negotiation and negotiate terms and conditions.Booking accommodation, flights, allotments, and all other services as required.Prepare Excel costings and re-quotes.Ensuring high attention to detail is always maintained.Focus on delivery excellence in customer service, internal and external (speed to replies/accuracy/creativity/file handling).Assist with Cruise RFPs and proposals as required.Create and update tracking documents.Adhere to margin strategies as per company policy. Requirements:
MatricTravel Diploma3 years of inbound travel experience Benefits:
Medical AidProvident fundLife cover