Product Assistant Job in Kenya

Job Description

Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd is part of Kuoni travel group. It is one of the leading and most reliable Destination Management Company in East Africa.

With over 50,000 guests per year and its own fleet of buses and Safari vehicles, Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd leads the way in standards within Eastern Africa.

To strengthen our team, we are now seeking qualified persons to fill the following position:

Job Details

To be based in Nairobi Office


Job Summary

Maximizing sales and dissemination of relevant and up to date information regarding Private Safaris to a wide array of agents, markets and suppliers.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities will include:

    * Accurate preparation of pre costed module (PCM’s).
    * Effective communication with agents, clients and partners to uphold, improve and safeguard the corporate image and identity of the company.
    * Developing new itineraries to include all areas of touristic interests in the region.
    * Redesigning and upgrading the existing programmes/itineraries.
    * Liaison with operations staff on matters relating to new itineraries and any changes during the contract period.
    * Updating Product department quote master.
    * Developing and maintaining business relationships.
    * Keeping abreast with market trends and new sales strategies.

Minimum Job specifications:

    * A degree or diploma in Tour Operations or related studies.
    * Minimum 5 years experience in Product department in a Tour Operating Company.
    * Able to exceed customer expectations with product knowledge & expertise.
    * Self-motivated, confident, team player, energetic with excellent negotiation, Communication and interpersonal skills.
    * Knowledge of Indian inbound business.
    * Competence in Indian language mandatory, knowledge of a second foreign language will be highly advantageous (preferably Spanish).
If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above please submit your application with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, Names of three referees, telephone contact and email address to:

Human Resources Manager
Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd
Mobil Plaza, 2nd Floor
P.O Box 16913, 00620
Muthaiga, Nairobi.

Web: http://www.privatesafaris.co.ke/jobs.asp

To be received not later than February 11, 2011.