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Travel Consultant

Employer
Travel Trade Recruitment
Location
Surrey, England
Salary
Up to £19000 per annum
Closing date
17 Jun 2019

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Sector
Travel Agency
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Job function
Sales

Job Details

Well known and reputable tour operator are seeking an experienced travel consultant to join their friendly retail shop.


We Live and Love Travel.... Do you?


We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant to join us as a in our boutique store in Surrey.

Are you a Travel Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? If so our in depth 12 week training programme is suitable for all levels within the industry.


If you feel you have what we are looking for and would like to join us there are many benefits that you can expect in return for hard work, dedication and delivering outstanding service, such as -



o You will travel the world & you will sell the world. You'll learn about the destinations and products that you are selling first-hand (Typically one educational a year)

o A welcoming and positive working environment, engaging and enthusiastic colleagues

o Competitive starting salary plus generous uncapped performance related pay (sales and service) OTE £26,000 +

o Comprehensive induction training programme at head office and regionally

o Sales Incentive rewards & recognition programme

o Discounted personal travel, holiday prize draws and free annual travel insurance

o The opportunity to grow and develop within the business



There's a very simple reason this operator consistently tops the awards. It's thanks to our outstanding Travel Experts who go the extra mile to craft the perfect holiday that's unique to the customer - it's what we are famous for!

These holidays don't come off the shelf; they are tailor made and crafted to suit the individual needs of the customer - while offering exceptional customer service. This can be delivered face to face, over the phone, via email or online chat.

We believe the best advice comes from personal experience, from someone who knows the destination inside out. They have felt it, tasted it, swam in it and basked in its glory…. Do you agree?

As a Personal Travel Expert you will be delivering a personal service on a daily basis and your aim will be to inspire and create excitement for the customer by designing a holiday to match their interests, tastes and spend and of course, created with absolute commitment to quality. Alongside exceptional customer service, you will work towards monthly sales targets and create relationships with trade partners.

Our stores are open seven days a week with a requirement to work 37 hours across 5 days which will include a selection of shifts including weekends.

Our desired applicant will:

o Be passionate and enthusiastic about travel (with first-hand experience of several longhaul destinations)

o Have excellent communication skills - can not only talk to our customers but listen to them; building a relationship while you build their dream holiday

o Have a good knowledge of the travel industry & experience in selling tailor-made holidays

o Be driven to achieve in a sales and service environment

o Manage own time effectively; there's a lot to do before, during and after the customer journey

o Be self-motivated and dedicated to follow up on enquiries

o Committed to delivering outstanding customer service

o Adaptable and be flexible in an ever-changing and Omni-channel environment

o Be a team player and continually strive to improve own knowledge and skills


If you think you have the relevant skills for this role please apply online, The successful candidate will be offered a competitive package.

Company

TRAVEL TRADE RECRUITMENT
Travel Trade Recruitment handles vacancies from hundreds of employers each year. We have a wide variety of permanent and temporary job opportunities within all sectors of the travel industry, including business travel, tour operations, retail travel, and reservations.
We want to help you find the ideal travel industry job, make the next career step, and maximise your potential. We do this by finding out about you, as well as what is important to your career goals and lifestyle aspirations.

TRAINING
We also offer CRS training courses in the four major systems of Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan, and can advise which course would enhance your career.
Find more details at www.traveltradetraining.com

VOTED 'BEST UKTRAVEL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY'
Travel Trade Recruitment won three awards in 2009 for Best Travel Recruitment Consultancy, including 'Best UK Travel Recruitment Consultancy' at the Globe Travel Awards, Star Recruitment Consultancy at the Travel Bulletin Awards, and Travel Recruitment Company of the Year at the recent British Travel Awards. We are an official ABTA Industry Partner, Members of the Institute of Travel and Tourism (IATA) and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

All information supplied to Travel Trade Recruitment will be dealt with confidentiality. Your details will not be passed onto a Client without your specific permission.

Our service to job seekers is completely free. Contact your nearest office and speak our friendly consultants for free advice, or register for our online recruitment services at

www.traveltradejobs.com

London Office
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: london@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Birmingham Office
Tel: 0121 222 2624
Email: birmingham@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Manchester Office
Tel: 0161 923 6120
Email: manchester@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Leeds Office
Tel: 0113 394 4147
Email: leeds@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Scottish Division
Tel: 0141 248 5222
Email: scotland@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Temp Division
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: temps@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0203 887 9444
Location
3rd Floor, 1 Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
GB

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