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Overview
Education
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Blanche Coetzee

Business Owner
Cape Town,WC
Blanche Coetzee

Timeline

Owner/Director

Sunnyside Holidays Pty Ltd
11.2017 - Current

Various Employers / In-House Training

Professional Development from Sales & Marketing
2001 - Current (25 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Work History

Sunnyside Holidays Pty Ltd
Western Cape

Owner/Director
11.2017 - Current

Job overview

• Own and manage the day-to-day operations of Sunnyside Holidays, an independent travel agency.

• Consult with clients to understand their travel needs, preferences and budgets and create personalised holiday packages.

• Manage bookings for flights, accommodation, transfers, activities, travel insurance and complete travel arrangements.

• Arrange and coordinate conferences, corporate travel, group bookings, accommodation and related travel requirements.

• Coordinate conference and group travel logistics, including accommodation, flights, transfers, venues and itineraries.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, resorts, suppliers and travel industry partners.

• Manage quotations, payments, finances, administration and customer service.

• Develop travel promotions and marketing campaigns across social media and digital platforms.

• Manage client enquiries, follow-ups and after-sales support to ensure an excellent customer experience.

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive rates and value for clients.

• Stay up to date with destinations, resorts, travel trends and industry developments.

• Represent and promote the Sunnyside Holidays brand through networking, industry events and tourism partnerships.

• Oversee the growth, marketing, financial management and overall strategic direction of the business.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
26
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Education

Various Employers / In-House Training
South Africa

Professional Development from Sales & Marketing
2001 - Current (25 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Beginner (A1)

Skills

  • Business management
  • Client engagement optimization
  • Customer relations
  • Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Operations management
  • Business administration
  • Negotiation
  • Service quality assurance
  • Business planning
  • Human resource management
  • Financial planning
  • Relationship building
  • Client service
  • Sales management

Summary

I am a passionate, driven and people-focused professional with a strong background in sales, marketing, customer service and business ownership. My career has taken me from working with leading brands in South Africa, including BMW and RAM, to building and running my own successful travel business, Sunnyside Holidays. I thrive on working with people, building genuine relationships and turning ideas into opportunities. I have experience in sales and product presentation, marketing, client management, travel planning, conferences, business development and day-to-day operations. I am confident, energetic and adaptable, with a strong work ethic and a natural ability to connect with people. I take pride in delivering exceptional service, finding solutions and always going the extra mile for my clients.

Blanche CoetzeeBusiness Owner