Senior VIP Travel Consultant (2 positions)
Job Title: Senior VIP Travel Consultant
Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Durban (Hybrid option possible) Reports to: VIP Travel Manager / Head of Corporate Travel
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced, polished, and client-obsessed Senior VIP Travel Consultants to deliver exceptional high-touch service to high-profile corporate and private clients. This role focuses on managing complex, luxury, and time-sensitive travel requirements with precision, discretion, and a proactive approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end travel arrangements for VIP and C-level corporate clients.
- Create highly personalized, complex itineraries (international and domestic).
- Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with key corporate accounts.
- Provide 24/7 support (on a rotational basis) for urgent and high-profile travel needs.
- Negotiate preferential rates with airlines, hotels, and ground transport providers.
- Ensure seamless travel experience through detailed pre-travel briefings and post-travel follow-ups.
- Handle last-minute changes, upgrades, and crisis management with composure.
- Stay updated on global travel trends, visa requirements, and luxury travel products.
Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in corporate/VIP travel (travel agency or TMC environment).
- Strong knowledge of international destinations, airlines, and luxury travel products.
- Proven track record in high-touch client servicing and account management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
- Proficiency in Amadeus, Sabre, or similar GDS systems.
- Matric + relevant travel/tourism qualification (IATA or equivalent) preferred.
Salary DOE is market related up to R50k CTC
To apply for this position, forward your comprehensive CV in Word Format as well as proof of all qualifications and all contactable references to ronel@cedar-wood.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 working days.
If you don’t receive and response, regard your CV as not shortlisted.