Trade Partner Travel Coordinator

TRADE PARTNER TRAVEL COORDINATOR — LUXURY SAFARI

Legendary Expeditions × Auberge Resorts | Cape Town (Hybrid) | Full-time

Do you live and breathe Africa? Are you the person who can walk into a room with a trade partner, give expert advice on our camps, build a bespoke itinerary on the spot, and still have the presence to manage upward to a Sales Team and HOD?

Legendary Expeditions is looking for a Trade Partner Travel Coordinator who is far more than a support function. This is a decision-making, relationship-owning, department-shaping role at the heart of our trade partner engagement strategy.

If you're a self-starter with deep East and Southern Africa product knowledge, a background in Destination Management, and the confidence to operate autonomously — we want to hear from you.

NOTE: Our FAM (Familiarisation) function is not a support role. It is a critical pillar of our trade partner engagement — and this person will help conceptualise and build it.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

→ Lead trade partner engagement independently — making decisions on the fly without needing to be managed

→ Conceptualise and help set up our FAM department structure from the ground up

→ Manage upward effectively to the Sales Team and Head of Department

→ Build and deliver tailored itineraries that showcase our camps and 3rd party logistics with authority

→ Act as the go-to expert for agents — advising confidently on our camp portfolio, routing, and supplier logistics

→ Own end-to-end booking coordination for trade partners from first enquiry to flawless departure

→ Craft accurate, compelling quotes with a focus on upselling experiences that delight clients

→ Negotiate partner rates in coordination with the Product Manager and Sales Team

→ Maintain meticulous booking files and ensure every logistic is perfectly executed

WHO YOU ARE

→ A genuine self-starter — you don't wait to be told what to do, you identify what needs doing and you do it

→ Minimum 3 years in the luxury inbound travel industry — you know what great looks like

→ EA (Destination Management) background essential; Southern Africa experience a strong plus

→ Proven experience building itineraries and advising trade partners with confidence and depth

→ TP (Tour Producer/Operator) experience advantageous

→ Deep product knowledge of East & Southern Africa, especially Tanzania and Kenya

→ Comfortable managing up — you can communicate clearly and assertively with senior stakeholders

→ Calm under pressure, detail-obsessed, and a true team player who also leads when needed

→ Exceptional English communication; additional European languages a bonus

→ You've travelled Africa — personally or professionally — and it shows

SYSTEMS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric (Maths SG or above)

• Travel & Tourism / Hospitality qualification (advantageous)

• TourPlan or similar booking system

• Google Suite proficient

WHY JOIN US

→ A role with real ownership — you'll shape a function, not just fill a seat

→ Work at the intersection of luxury travel, African conservation, and world-class adventure

→ Collaborate with a passionate, experienced team that genuinely loves what they do

→ Hybrid flexibility — Cape Town-based with remote working options

→ Be part of a brand synonymous with extraordinary, tailored safari experiences

Ready to own a role that actually means something?

Send your CV and a short note on why Africa inspires you — and tell us about a time you made a call on the fly that made a client's trip unforgettable.

Apply below or reach us directly at ***email_hidden***.

• We're not looking for someone to fill a role. We're looking for someone to lead it.