Primary Purpose:<\/p>\n
\tTo support the overall business goals and marketing objectives to grow brand awareness and ultimately drive sales and demand, through the efficient handling of these trips which result in traditional media coverage (print, online, TV, radio), social media coverage and content creation.
\n\tAnd create inspirational luxury travel with attention to detail, ensuring that media and influencers have all the experiences that will enable them to produce the best outcome for Wilderness.
\n\tThis position is based in Johannesburg\u00a0<\/p>\n
Detailed Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tLiaise with the Marketing team and PR agencies in response to booking requests for media and influencer bookings. Marketing team to provide brief for each booking request which will contain information on the guest and the objectives of their visit, suggested itinerary and how the costs will be handled, plus any special experiences that need to be arranged in line with story angles.
\n\tBuild relationships based on trust and support.
\n\tStreamline operational negotiations by reducing dead beds and managing waitlists efficiently.
\n\tKeep booking information updated in the ARM.
\n\tKeep updated on all Wilderness and Associated Product (AP), as well as technology updates.
\n\tContinuous communication and excellent service delivery to PR agencies, media and influencers at all times.
\n\tMaintain booking file including all correspondence, costings, confirmations, invoices to be loaded in the WW, under Admin\/Private Documentation.
\n\tKeep apprised of company policies, procedures and system updates.<\/p>\n
Candidate Profile:<\/p>\n
Qualification:<\/p>\n
\tQualification: Matric certificate \u2013 with maths (minimum standard grade or above)
\n\tTertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism\/hospitality.
\n\tProven English literacy.<\/p>\n
Experience: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tExperience: 3-6 years\u2019 experience at \u00a0Intermediate\/Senior level.
\n\tWorking knowledge of TourPlan and WISH or similar booking\/operating system. General product knowledge on Southern & East Africa.
\n\tExperience in handling customer relationships and developing & promoting product and services in the inbound travel industry.
\n\tPersonal or educational travel experience advantageous.<\/p>\n
Skills: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tExcellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
\n\tCreative and organised.
\n\tAbility to work under pressure without compromising accuracy.
\n\tExcellent attention to detail.
\n\tDedicated to customer satisfaction and wanting to \u201cgo the extra mile\u201d.<\/p>\n
Deadline:21st August,2025<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
wilderness.simplify.hr<\/p>\n
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