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. Proven experience building itineraries and advising trade partners with confidence and depth. 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 Travel & Tourism / Hospitality qualification (advantageous). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr