Job Description

Our client based in Cape Town is seeking to employ a Product and Contracting Assistant.

The ideal candidate should be friendly, helpful, energetic, and driven.

The candidate will complement the clients' Product & Contracting Team.

If you are an all-rounder and interested in being part of this dynamic team, then why not apply.

The applicant should be confident, self-motivated, goal-driven and detail orientated.

Previous consulting experiences are an advantage.

The role will entail but not limited to:

• Contracting supplier that are not contracted by the Central Cullinan contracting team
• Rate comparisons
• Assisting consultants with rate and product queries
• Obtaining PLI documents/ POPIA from various suppliers
• Loading rates and Ad hoc services lines
• Assisting with planning Educational
• Designing & quoting packages for our website & newsletters when required
• Assisting with our B2B site i.e. actioning of queries and uploading of new agents and creating new log-ins
• Assisting with setting up of Product Training for consultants
• Prepare agent specific product updates
• Attend supplier functions after hours as and when required

In addition, the employee should be able to:

• Building relationships with all suppliers & co-workers
• Extend excellent customer service
• Be honest, creative, positive, and fair
• Fit in with our company culture
• Must be able to multitask
• Have a passion for the travel industry
• Inbound tour consulting experience advantageous
• Ability to work on Microsoft Word
• Ability to professionally, communicate via e-mail as well as telephonically
• A solid geographic knowledge of travel product across Southern Africa
• Figures orientated
• Strong negotiating skills
• Take ownership ensuring all elements are taken care of in a professional and organized manner
• A team player - thus someone who can receive directive from colleagues when need to achieve a mutual goal
• A can-do attitude with the ability to be proactive and enthused about their work

Please Note: Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto).

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