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Bench Africa has been a trusted name in African travel since 1969. With decades of experience, we’ve built a strong reputation and a team of dedicated Africa experts who are passionate about the continent and bring extensive knowledge to every journey we design.
Not just content to meet our customers’ expectations we strive to exceed them!
Love travel and have a talent for exceptional service? Bench Africa is always keen to hear from passionate individuals who share our enthusiasm.
We are always on the look out for smart, passionate and well travelled staff to join our team of Africa aficionados based in Australia. Get in touch if that’s you!
We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you.
Current job opportunities
Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to let us know a bit about you and why you’d be a good fit.
Full Time: Safari Specialist
Bench Africa is seeking an experienced Safari Specialist to join our team in a full-time, permanent role. The position is primarily remote, with flexibility to work from anywhere in Australia, and the backing of a small, knowledgeable, and supportive team.
With over 55 years of expertise, Bench Africa is one of Australia’s longest-standing Africa travel specialists. We focus solely on travel to the African continent and pride ourselves on delivering thoughtful, individualised journeys. Our team has deep firsthand knowledge of the destinations we sell, and we value genuine service, attention to detail and a love of Africa.
As a Safari Specialist at Bench Africa, you will be at the forefront of bringing these journeys to life. You’ll manage enquiries and bookings from start to finish, handling quotes, responding to emails, offering detailed advice, and building personalised itineraries that match each client’s needs. You’ll also play a key role in supporting travel agents with destination knowledge, helping them feel confident in selling Africa and building strong, long-term relationships.
The role is dynamic and varied. In addition to designing itineraries and handling bookings, you may occasionally be involved in trade events or industry promotions.
To succeed in this position, you’ll need firsthand knowledge of Africa and previous experience in tailormade travel sales. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is attention to detail and the ability to multitask. You should be comfortable working independently from home, but also confident collaborating within a supportive team.
Business Development Manager: Victoria
Role Description
As Business Development Manager for VIC, you will be primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of travel agency accounts with the objective of growing revenue, increasing market share and retaining business. As the owner of the relationship, you will be the face of Bench Africa in the Victoria territory for both our travel agency partners and their clients. You will drive brand awareness, identify new opportunities, and exemplify Bench Africa’s service delivery standards. You will also develop, implement, and monitor your trade business plan to ensure targets are achieved for the territory and the brand’s overall goals. The role is expected to invest ~4 days per week on the road interacting with key accounts, allowing appropriate admin/follow-up time. Regional travel will also be required as will ocassional weekend work for travel expos and events. The role is strictly based in the Melbourne metropolitan region, Victoria.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong business development and sales acumen
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Sound understanding of the Australian travel industry consortia structures and networks.
- 3+ years experience in the VIC travel industry, particularly in promoting travel or destination management
- Proven track record of meeting sales targets and building client relationships
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider interstate team
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Knowledge of Africa product and travel destinations highly desirable