Schools Travel Specialist

Schools Travel Specialist

Banstead

£18,000 per annum + bonus

My client, a travel specialist based in Banstead, are seeking a sales professional to join their Schools and Groups team.

The ideal candidate must have previous sales experience within a tour operator (preferably an independent specialist tour operator). As a Travel Specialist, you will handle reservations over the telephone, by email and occasionally face-to-face, to a wide-ranging and demanding client base, providing a high level of specialised and personal service.  You will work in a small, friendly team of consultants, supported by the team managers.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working for a specialist tour operator and experience in a similar role.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately; excellent spoken and written English are essential.
• Teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong sales and customer service skills
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Computer knowledge, including basic practical skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
• High degree of flexibility and ability to deal with change, growth and pressure
• Extensive and proven knowledge of any of the educational destinations we offer will be a distinct advantage.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary of £18k
20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Opportunity to travel to the destinations they offer
Discounted holidays for yourself, friends and family

A company bonus and commission scheme (expected min. £1,000 per annum)

Hours of work:

35 hours per week plus an additional 48 hours over the year
9-5pm Monday or Friday

Annual leave to be taken within the school holidays