• A commitment to, and a passion for, African ecotourism, conservation and community engagement;
• An established trade network in North America or the EU: agents, tour operators, safari specialists;
• 8–10 years' experience in the African safari / ecotourism industry, including 4–5 years in trade sales (and ideally some lodge/field experience as well; and, certainly, a well-rounded knowledge of African biodiversity);
• Proven success growing trade relationships, bookings and new agent accounts;
• Confident host of educationals, trade fairs and client presentations, in person and online;
• Outstanding relationship-building, communication and presentation skills with excellent knowledge of the pan-African ecotourism industry;
• Strong financial acumen and computer skills (Excel & PowerPoint);
• A genuine, demonstrable commitment to conservation, community and the belief that ecotourism drives both.
• Willing and able to travel extensively for trade visits, fairs and events — valid driver's licence and own vehicle required.
Remote role with regular travel regionally (Botswana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar) and internationally (in market). Based in South Africa (Johannesburg / Cape Town), Botswana (Maun) or Zimbabwe (Vic Falls).