Senior Travel Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

A start-up Tours and Travel Company based in Nairobi is seeking to fill the position of a Senior Travel Assistant. 

The preferred candidate MUST have prior experience working in a travel and ticketing company and have good B2B sales.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide executive assistance to the CEO.
  • Responsible for corporate/B2B sales of MICE Packages / Charter flights.
  • Conducting marketing activities, preparing marketing collaterals, update of website/twitter account.
  • Generating leads, recognising any new business leads and actively sourcing new business.
  • Analysing the client’s needs, preparing the adequate solution (package) and proposing the solution to client.
  • Maintain the highest level of customer service at all times and ensuring repeat sales.
  • Co-ordinate ground arrangements, sourcing and booking facilities.
  • Product development and management.
  • Conduct all operation day to day responsibilities in the absence of the MD.
Qualifications
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in tourism or travelling is imperative.
  • Must have a minimum of 8 years of working knowledge and experience.
  • Pro-active, sense of responsibility and can work independently.
  • Excellent organization and Communication skills.
  • Posse’s professional disposition with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • Impeccable English communication skills both written and spoken.
  • Must have previous administration experience.
  • Able to work under Pressure and independent.
  • Knowledgeable in the reservation operation and related applications.
  • Comfortable working with a start-up Company.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh.180,000 - 200,000/= (Approx. 1,800 - 2,000 USD)depending on experience
 
Deadline: 10th November 2015    
 
Applications:
 
To apply, please follow the link: 

http://bit.ly/1MXdZ3g
Summit Recruitment & Training, 
Blixen Court, Karen road, 
Karen.

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