Senior Inbound Travel Consultant - Ad hoc Group Proposals

Are you a highly skilled travel professional with a passion for creating exceptional group travel experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment and enjoy crafting standout proposals for diverse inbound groups? If you are motivated, detail-orientated, and ready to take ownership of complex, high-value enquiries, we would like you to apply.

We are seeking and experienced Senior Inbound Travel Consultant specialising in ad hoc group proposals accross a variety of international markets. In this role, you will lead on conceptualising, costing, and presenting compelling group itineraries that showcase the best South and Southern Africa has to offer.

You will collaborate closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers to ensure every proposal is innovative, accurate, and delivered with exceptional attention to detail. This is a senior, customer-facing role suited to someone who takes pride in quality ,creativity, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creation of tailor-made proposals for inbound ad hoc groups
• Design itineraries that balance creativity, feasibility, and budget requirements
• Source and negotiate services with suppliers to secure competitive and high-quality offerings
• Prepare detailed costings, quotations, and professional proposal documents
• Collaborate with the Group Operations team to ensure seamless handover on confirmation
• Maintain strong product knowledge and stay up to date with destination trends, new experiences, and supplier offerings
• Respond efficiently to deadlines and manage multiple proposals simultaneously
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through superior service and communication

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in inbound travel, specifically group travel proposals/quotations
• Strong destination knowledge of South and Southern Africa
• Proven ability to design creative, tailor-made group itineraries
• Excellent costings skills and high attention to detail
• Strong supplier relationships and negotiation ability
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver under tight timelines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experienced with Reservations systems

If you are passionate about inbound travel and excel at creating exceptional group travel proposals, we invite you to apply.

Preferences will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), our internal recruitment policy, and our employment equity plan.