*Travel Consultants provide an intermediary service
between clients and suppliers to plan leisure and
business travel arrangements.
*These services may range from straightforward tasks
such as booking direct flights to coordinating entire
travel experiences including itineraries,accommodation,
transport, tours and visas.
*Most Travel Consultants work in a sales environment
in a retail travel agency, call centre or online agency,
and make a commission on the bookings made.
DUTIES /RESPONSIBILITIES
*As a Travel Consultant, your key responsibility will be
to simplify the process of arranging travel for your
clients using your knowledge of the industry.
*Travel Consultants provide expert advice, secure the
best value options for their clients, and ensure they
have a positive travel experience.
*Travel Consultants may specialise in a particular field
such as domestic travel, international travel, corporate
travel, or tours.
*Specialities can also be destination-
specific, usually based on a Travel Consultant’s
familiarity with a particular region.
*Liaising with clients in person, over the phone or via
email to discuss their travel requirements.
*Advising clients on suitable options for domestic or
international destinations, tours, accommodation,
transport, insurance and fares.
*Preparing customised itineraries to suit the clients’
preferences and budget.
*Making and confirming bookings, often via a Global
Distribution System (computerised central reservation
system).
*Issuing tickets or relevant documents.
*Providing up to date advice on travel regulations
including visa and medical requirements, baggage
limits, safety and local customs.
*Modifying existing bookings to suit a change in
clients’ circumstances.
*Researching destinations and keeping up to date with
travel industry news.
*Ongoing training with other team members and
management.
REQUIREMENT
* Bsc, HND, OND, SSCE
*Proven working experience as a travel consultant
*Excellent knowledge of traveling software (computer
reservations systems, GDS systems and e-travel)
*Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional
languages is an advantage
*Exemplary sales skills and customer oriented
approach
*Well versed in various areas of travel (domestic/
international, business/holidays, group/individual etc)
*Ability to present, persuade and communicate
effectively
*Demonstrable ability to handle crises
*Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, business or
relevant field
*Candidates with personal travel experience will be
preferred
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All interested and qualified applicant should
*forward their CV to our email SUPREME.INNOVATIONS.NG@GMAIL.COM , or
*send full name, phone number, age, qualification and
position applying for to the number on attached to this post