Intermediate Travel Designer

Recruiter:

Phoenix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB001199/DB

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Well known Inbound DMC is looking for an Intermediate Travel Designer based in Johannesburg or Cape Town (hybrid working offered) to deliver exceptional, personalised travel experiences for guests and agents.

You’ll combine deep product knowledge with high-touch service, fast response times and a consultative approach. Your mission: build strong relationships, curate bespoke itineraries, and drive sales while maintaining healthy margins.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Deliver prompt, professional, and solution-oriented service to agents and guests. Communicate proactively and with clarity.
Curate bespoke journeys reflecting guest preferences and brand standards.
Identify upselling opportunities to enhance guest experiences.
Build trust-based relationships, understand agent preferences, and collaborate with Sales and Operations teams.
Quote accurately and timeously, maintain meticulous booking files, and ensure seamless execution of itineraries.
Work closely with Operations Specialists to ensure a high-quality guest experience and manage all booking logistics.
Optimise bed nights and margins, track financial performance, and ensure revenues are secured.
Stay current on camps and experiences across Southern & East Africa, and confidently position offerings.
Use industry systems (WETU, Smartbox, Tourplan, etc.) to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.

Requirements:

Grade 12
Tertiary qualification in Travel & Tourism or Hospitality.
At least 2–3 years in an Intermediate Travel Design or Reservations role
Proven experience in itinerary planning, customer service, and sales
Familiarity with TourPlan and Microsoft Office.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication (English required, European languages advantageous)
Organisational skills
Ability to upsell and personalise travel experiences.
Creative, proactive, service-driven, passionate about wildlife and conservation, able to work under pressure, and dedicated to customer satisfaction.

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