Shamiema Samodien
Tour Guide
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About
Dynamic and results-driven tourism sales professional with hands-on experience in frontline tourist engagement, cold canvassing, and high-volume sales. Proven ability to attract, engage, and convert international and local tourists into booked experiences. Strong knowledge of Cape Town's tourism offerings, combined with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering memorable visitor experiences.
Experience
Sales Consultant (Tout) at Wild Horizons Waterfront Adventures (2025-09 – 2025-12)
Sold a wide range of tourist activities and approached tourists at the V&A Waterfront
- Sold a wide range of tourist activities including paragliding, safari tours, boat rides & private charters, shark cage diving, abseiling, and Cape Point tours
- Approached and engaged tourists at the V&A Waterfront and surrounding areas
- Provided detailed product knowledge and itinerary suggestions
- Built trust quickly to convert interest into confirmed bookings
Sales Consultant – Helicopter Scenic Flights at NAC Helicopters (2024-04 – 2025-01)
Conducted cold canvassing and promoted scenic helicopter flight packages
- Conducted cold canvassing to attract walk-in and referred clients
- Promoted and sold scenic helicopter flight packages
- Delivered persuasive sales pitches tailored to diverse tourist profiles
- Maintained high conversion rates in a competitive tourism environment
Freelance Tourism Sales (Tout) at Self-Employed (2023-01 – Present)
Engaged directly with tourists in high-traffic areas promoting and selling tourism experiences
- Engaged directly with tourists in high-traffic areas, promoting and selling a wide range of experiences
- Built strong rapport with international clients to drive bookings
- Consistently met and exceeded daily sales targets
- Developed extensive knowledge of local tourism products and pricing
Manager at Budget Furniture 4 All (2008-01 – 2024-01)
Managed operations across multiple stores and factories
- Managed operations across multiple stores and factories
- Oversaw sales, customer service, marketing, and staff management
- Developed strong business, sales, and leadership skills
Education
Matric (National Senior Certificate) – Kensington High School
