Sales Executive

Location: Cape Town, South Africa 

Salary: R20 000- R25 000 pm, plus travel allowance and cell phone 

The company, a well-established fast-growing organization with an equal opportunity policy, has a vacancy for an experienced Sales Executive to ensure smooth operations within the Sales department and to promote the services of the company to suitable prospective and current clients. 

Competencies Required:

• Multi-lingual language proficiency
• Communication skills both written and verbal
• Problem Solving Ability
• Ability to interact on various levels
• Interpersonal Skills
• Deadline and Target driven – Attention to detail
• Time Management ability

Academic Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• A diploma in Tourism Management/Sales will be advantageous
• B.Ed JNR/SNR Degree advantageous

Individual Values and Experiences Required:

• 5 Years’ experience within a similar role – Tourism Management/Sales
• Experience in tourism/travel hospitality
• Knowledge of international travel regulations
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation, and planning skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft 365
• Sporting background will be advantageous
• Able to travel internationally when required
  
• Ability to work under pressure and a high work ethic are key requirements

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain relationships with schools for future tour opportunities and understand their requirements
• Coordinate with international suppliers. Ensure all tours are executed without blemish
• Manage tour activities, logistics, accommodation, and itineraries
• Manage tour budgets
• Collect feedback from clients and stakeholders to improve tour quality
• Drive and attain set sales targets
• Ensure business development initiatives are aligned to the vision, mission, and objectives of the company
• Maintain and grow client and supplier relationships
• Build and maintain an updated client database and sales management information
• Ensure flow of information between all internal functions