Senior Travel Designer

Senior Travel Designer | Luxury Safari & Travel | Cape Town (Hybrid) Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a commercially sharp, passionate Senior Travel Designer for a respected luxury safari and responsible travel operator with extraordinary remote properties in Zambia and Madagascar. This is a senior individual contributor role, not a junior position.

We need someone who converts, performs and mentors. Location: Newlands, Cape Town (3 days office / 2 days WFH post-probation) Salary: Competitive CTC (discussed with shortlisted candidates) Additional: Quarterly performance bonus Opportunity: Travel and experience properties in the portfolio Start: ASAP | Permanent What We Need: Minimum 5 years' Travel Designer experience – essential Proven luxury safari and responsible travel sales background – essential Destination knowledge of Zambia and Madagascar – highly advantageous Working knowledge of Res.

Request, Safari Portal and Hub. Spot Strong commercial acumen, margin awareness and conversion track record Advanced enquiry qualification and negotiation skills Meticulous attention to detail and financial administration precision Stable work history with contactable references The Role: Design and convert complex, high-value bespoke luxury itineraries Own revenue KPIs, conversion ratios and rate integrity Manage booking accuracy, supplier coordination and operational excellence Mentor and support junior Travel Designers If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.