Senior Travel Sales Consultant Africa

Base Salary to £45,000 (negotiable based on experience) OTE £60,000 +

Hybrid - Gloucestershire

Are you passionate about Africa and creating extraordinary, tailor-made travel experiences?

Do you have extensive experience selling African travel, backed by first-hand knowledge of the continent's diverse landscapes, wildlife, cultures and communities?

Our client is a well-established specialist travel company renowned for designing exceptional adventure, wildlife and wilderness itineraries.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Travel Sales Consultant to join their dedicated Africa team.

You will be responsible for designing and selling bespoke African itineraries, combining your destination expertise, consultative sales skills and personal travel experiences to create exceptional journeys tailored to each client's individual interests and expectations.

Destinations include Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar and beyond.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis - Gloucestershire.

Senior Travel Sales Consultant Africa Responsibilities:

• Design and sell bespoke African itineraries, including luxury safaris, wildlife adventures and immersive cultural experiences.
• Consult with discerning clients to understand their interests, preferences and travel aspirations.
• Use your first-hand destination knowledge to recommend exceptional properties, experiences, guides and itineraries.
• Build strong client relationships, delivering a highly personalised service from initial enquiry through to booking.
• Develop detailed knowledge of African destinations, seasonal travel opportunities, wildlife experiences and logistical considerations.
• Maximise sales opportunities, develop repeat business and contribute to the continued growth of the Africa programme.

Senior Travel Sales Africa Consultant Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in travel sales, with a strong focus on African destinations is essential.
• Significant first-hand travel experience across Africa and an in-depth understanding of the region.
• A genuine passion for Africa's wildlife, landscapes, cultures, people and communities.
• Proven ability to design and sell complex, tailor-made itineraries to discerning clients.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and consultative sales skills.
• A strong understanding of sustainable and responsible tourism.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, with exceptional attention to detail and customer service.

Senior Travel Sales Consultant Africa Salary and Benefits:

• Base Salary up to £45,000, negotiable based on experience
• £65,000+ OTE, based on performance.
• Opportunities to experience destinations and products first-hand.
• Comprehensive training alongside dedicated mental wellbeing support.
• A clear career and development plan to support your professional growth.
• 25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Enjoy a flexible working arrangement based in Gloucestershire.
• Regular social events, incentives and opportunities to celebrate success.

To apply, please email your CV and full travel portfolio and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role and company.