Watertown, Massachusetts
Tanzania Safari and Kilimanjaro Sales Consultant Job Opening in Watertown, Massachusetts - Do you love a challenge and consider yourself a born problem-solver? Do you thrive in a goal-oriented, results-driven atmosphere? Do you enjoy working independently, as well as with a team of creative, clever, and supportive individuals? You DO? Then we need you!
About Us
Thomson Safaris is an adventure travel company based in Watertown, offering high-end photographic safaris and Kilimanjaro treks in Tanzania. With over 35 years in the business, we are dedicated to creating once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences for our guests. Our office is fun, friendly, and fast-paced. We love a good time, but we are serious about our commitment to our clients, our company, and the communities in which we work and operate.
About the Job
Our safari and Kilimanjaro sales department responds to requests for information from interested leads. (We do not utilize a cold calling approach.) The Safari and Kilimanjaro Sales Consultant works with these potential guests to educate them about our wildlife safaris and Tanzania in general. This position is dedicated to guiding our customers every step of the way through the sales process, from their first inquiry to booking the safari vacation of their dreams!
Responsibilities:
Become an expert on Tanzania, Thomson, and our safari and Kilimanjaro products
Cultivate customer relationships with daily follow-up via phone and email
Seek out sales opportunities within our customer database
Book clients by building individualized itineraries for standard and custom trips
Coordinate with our Boston and Tanzania staff to confirm lodging availability
Meet and exceed sales targets and team goals
Work to continually refine and improve our product and brand image
Requirements:
College degree
Exceptional phone manner
Exemplary written and oral communication skills
Finely tuned time-management and organizational abilities
Able to adapt and learn on the fly, while knowing when to ask for help
Familiarity with MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook
Experience using database software (bonus points for experience with FileMaker!)
Sales experience (especially ) preferred
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that demonstrates your ability to sell us on anything!
If you do not submit a cover letter, we will not read your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Sales: 1 year
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