Job Description

Job Summary
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Groups & Incentives Operations Consultant | Sandton | Luxury African Safari Company
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Salary: Negotiable DOE
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Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented
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Groups & Incentives Operations Consultant
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to join the team of one of our esteemed clients - a leading luxury African safari company based in
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Sandton
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. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills and a strong background in travel coordination.
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Key Outputs:
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Coordinate and execute land tour programmes and events
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Support the administrative management of travel files with a focus on operational efficiency and quality control
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Travel with groups as required and provide on-site coordination
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Collaborate with Reservations and Operations Managers to ensure profitability and compliance with commercial targets
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Provide proactive operational support to the Groups & Incentives team
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Build and maintain relationships with suppliers while monitoring service levels
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Liaise with accounts teams to manage debtors and flag potential bad debt
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Maintain up-to-date information on all confirmed services
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Assist in the preparation and delivery of travel documentation and operating schedules
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Ensure compliance with country-specific travel restrictions
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Recommend improvements to guest experiences and service delivery
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Escalate client or guest complaints promptly to relevant managers and assist in resolution
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Be on call for emergencies and provide timely updates to clients and managers
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Assist with special projects and duties assigned by management
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Knowledge Required:
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Strong knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, including current trends and destination management
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Understanding of the company's operating regions and product offerings
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Commercial awareness to support strategic and operational decision-making
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Solid understanding of emergency response protocols and risk mitigation
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Qualifications Required:
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Minimum 4-5 years of previous inbound tour consulting experience
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Skills Required:
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Excellent administrative and time management skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
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Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and technologies
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis
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Familiarity with Excel (essential), Tourplan (preferred), MS Office, Teams, and WETU
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Negotiation and analytical skills
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Creative thinking for crafting guest experiences
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Yielding and revenue optimisation skills
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Personal Attributes:
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Methodical and detail-oriented
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Proactive with strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
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Adaptable and calm under pressure
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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
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High levels of perseverance, patience, and energy
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Comfortable with routine tasks and deadlines
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Resilient, decisive, and able to navigate challenges
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This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly respected brand in the luxury safari space. If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about creating seamless and memorable group travel experiences, Kendrick Recruitment encourages you to apply.
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