- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Extensive knowledge of African travel destinations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and German
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for sustainable travel and technology
- Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently
It's a big PLUS if you have one or more of the following qualities:
- Experience with CRM software and data analysis tools
- Familiarity with the Google Suite and Wetu
- Previous experience in a fast-paced startup environment
- Our ideal candidate is based in Cape Town, South Africa
Launch your career with Viatu: Become a Travel Sales Consultant and Shape the Future of Sustainable Travel Tech.
About Viatu:
Viatu is not just another travel platform; we're building the future of sustainable travel. As a B Corp-certified company, we're committed to creating a positive impact on the planet and the communities we serve. We're a team of passionate travellers, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates working together to revolutionize the travel industry. We use cutting-edge technology to connect travellers with authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences, making sustainable travel more accessible and convenient.
Join our team of innovators and disruptors:
We're a remote-first company with a diverse team representing over 10 nationalities. We value creativity, critical thinking, and a self-starter mentality. We embrace challenges and celebrate wins together. At Viatu, you'll be empowered to take ownership, make decisions, and contribute directly to our mission of creating a more sustainable future for travel.
About the role:
We're looking for a highly motivated, digital-savvy sales consultant to join our team – whether you're a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career in travel tech or a professional looking for a change of pace in a dynamic and impactful industry. Ideally, you have 0-2 years of relevant work experience and a strong understanding of the African travel landscape, with in-depth knowledge of destinations in South Africa or Namibia (Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania are a plus). You're passionate about crafting unique, personalised travel experiences that benefit both travellers and local communities. You're a natural communicator (German & English), a creative problem-solver, and a sustainability enthusiast eager to contribute to a fast-paced, high-growth startup.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and curate exceptional, tailor-made travel itineraries that align with our sustainability values
- Leverage our technology platform to provide a seamless booking experience for our customers
- Collaborate with our product and tech teams to enhance our platform and develop innovative solutions
- Contribute to our marketing efforts by creating engaging content and promoting our offerings
- Analyze data and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Stay informed about the latest travel tech trends and sustainability initiatives
- Provide valuable feedback to our product development team to help shape the future of our platform
- Work closely with our tourism and technology experts to contribute to the evolution of travel tech
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and commission structure
- Generous team bonus based on performance
- Uncapped earning potential
- Opportunities for rapid career growth
- Work with a passionate and supportive team
- Make a real difference in the world of sustainable travel
- Getting access to attractive travel allowances, educationals and special travel incentives for yourself and your family
- Working fully remotely with a decentralised team with regular meetups in Cape Town & Europe
- Having a direct impact on people and planet in the destinations we operate in
- Access to internal and external education and life-long-learning opportunities
Process:
We appreciate your time and want to give you full transparency about our hiring:
1. Role-specific assessment that you can complete in your own time
2. Role-specific interview (with another team member in the sales team)
3. Final interview (with our CEO)
No emails please - use our career page - link below
Kindly use this link to complete your application: https://careers.viatu.com/jobs/HFhVgn-AP-iM/graduate-or-junior-german-speaking-travel-consultant-remote