Travel Consultant

We are excited to be recruiting a specialist Oceania/Asia sales consultant to join our team, a position which offers excellent prospects within our award-winning tour operator. Our key requirements are a passion for, and knowledge of, Oceania & Asia. This position is a very hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the Oceania & Asia, be highly organised, driven, be an excellent communicator, and clearly understand our customers' needs. The Job: • Selling to clients via email, phone, letter and in person • Producing, pricing and amending itineraries • Generating bookings from new customers through all appropriate channels • Maximising retention of existing customers • Achieving and exceeding pre-set sales targets • Overseeing your Service Team in the production of documentation for your clients • Checking that welcome home packs have gone to your clients prior to their return • Contacting clients on return, thanking them for booking with us, obtaining feedback and nurturing for next trip • Expanding and developing existing product • Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers and country tourist boards • Researching and updating destinations, activity, and hotel information • Involvement in the product and pricing planning processes, including assisting purchasing team with the negotiation of improved supplier contracts • The possibility of research trips • Taking an active role in team meetings • Participating in company events, sometimes outside office hours • Supporting the marketing team with ideas for social media and PR requests Skills Required: • Passion for, and demonstrable knowledge of Oceania/Asia destinations • Experience of working in a Europe travel sales role at the bespoke end of travel is a benefit but not required and we will consider people without travel sales experience. The key for us is passion and knowledge of the region. • Proven ability to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion. • Strong communication skills • A personable manner The Package: • Salary £30,000 - £35,000 Commission • 23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days. • Research trips overseas approximately every 12-18 months • Contributory pension scheme • Cycle to Work scheme. • Private healthcare • Travel insurance • Sabbatical option after five years of continuous service Interested: • If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or call/email Helen 02038879444 helentraveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 4/22/2025