About this role
ABOUT ASILIA Asilia Africa is one of East Africa’s long-standing safari companies. Meaning ‘genuine’ or ‘authentic’ in Swahili, we’ve built a reputation for incredible safari experiences and our unwavering commitment to empowering both people and nature alike in the region. Founded in 2004, Asilia has a leading presence in the main safari destinations in Tanzania and Kenya as well as a driving role in several pioneering projects. Asilia’s goal is to turn crucial and fragile natural habitats into lasting conservation economies, benefitting both the environment and local communities. At present, the company owns and operates 18 lodges and camps as well as a ground handling operation. Asilia is the first sustainable safari/lodge company in Africa to receive a 5-star rating for sustainability from GIIRS, was recognized as one of the “Best Companies for the World” in 2013 and was awarded the 2014 Tourism for Tomorrow Business Award. WHAT WE BELIEVE IN We believe that world-class travel can go hand in hand with improving livelihoods and conservation of nature. Our luxury camps and lodges are in some of the most special places on earth. Places we want to safeguard for the future. We strive to transform whole areas, from crucial fragile natural habitats with often impoverished communities into lasting conservation economies; effectively protecting wildlife whilst providing opportunities for local people to prosper. Whichever department you work in, your efforts will be crucial in achieving our conservation goal. POSITION OVERVIEW The Sales Team Lead is the Regional Sales and Reservations Manager's operational partner and the team's first point of support during the working day. The role keeps daily sales activity organised, maintains consistent quality, helps consultants solve problems and ensures risks are identified and addressed early. This is an internally focused leadership and operational support role. The Team Lead will not carry a standard consultant workload and will not be responsible for direct agent communication or agent relationship management. Sales Consultants retain ownership of their quotes, bookings and agent communication. The role is suited to a candidate who understands our systems, standards and products and is ready to build leadership experience while remaining close to day-to-day team delivery.