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 travelers, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates working together to revolutionize the travel industry. We use cutting-edge technology to connect travelers 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, personalized travel experiences that benefit both travelers 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

• Base Salary: EUR18,000-EUR30,000 annual base salary (depending on experience and destination knowledge in our key destinations)

• Additional personal commission: 10% of the gross profit of your sales

• Additional team bonus: Is offered upon target achievement of the whole team

• Expected total annual earning potential: EUR20,000-EUR38,000 (depending on performance & seniority)

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, educational and special travel incentives for yourself and your family

• Working fully remotely with a decentralized 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:

• Role-specific assessment that you can complete in your own time

• Role-specific interview (with another team member in the sales team)

• Final interview (with our CEO)

We are curious to get to know you better,

Your Viatu Team

*Viatu is an equal opportunity employer and values ​​diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.