Travel Reservations / Tailor Made / Consultants / Travel Agents
- Banstead, Surrey
- £18,000 - £19,000 per annum
- 16 applications
- Job type: Permanent, full-time
- Date:
- Reference: 21146534
Travel Reservations / Tailor Made / Consultants / Travel Agents
Location: Banstead, Surrey
Salary: Basic £18,000 + Commission
Schools Travel Specialist
Based in Banstead, we are looking for a highly motivated and eloquent sales professional to join the Schools and Groups Department. 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:
- Preferably 2 years’ 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 we 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.
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