Travel Consultant
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to work for one of east of England's leading independent travel companies.
Competitive salary with uncapped commission \& bonuses!
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary based on full time, 37\.5 hours per week
Do you have a passion for Travel?
Do you have experience in the Travel Industry in sales and/or customer service roles?
Are you confident with IT software?
Want to be more than just a number?
We would love to hear from you!
What are the hours for the role?
We are looking for someone who can work at least 3 days a week, but up to 5 days per week. You'll need to be able to work retail hours, Monday \- Saturday 9am\-5pm and we'll also need someone who is flexible to work on Sundays on a rota if required. You'll be guaranteed at least one full weekend off per month. There is no ability to work from home with this role.
About Us
We are an independently owned and family\-run travel company that has proudly been operating locally for over 90 years. We have 32 branches located across the East and South East of England where our Travel Consultants pride themselves on their excellent travel knowledge, high levels of customer service and the personal touch that keeps our many loyal customers coming back to us.
About the Job
Reporting into the Branch Manager, the role of Travel Consultant within a Premier Travel Agency involves being part of a busy team dealing with customers face to face on a daily basis planning and selling tailor made holidays to worldwide destinations along with any other required travel services to suit each client's requirements.
About You
We are looking for enthusiastic and confident natural conversation starters that can bring their personality to work. Our Travel Consultants are passionate about travel, team players and someone who loves dealing with customers face\-to\-face and working to sales targets backed up by exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills. Key skills required are:
- A passion for travel
- Enjoy working to sales and profit targets
- Ability to interact, communicate and negotiate effectively with clients face to face and over the telephone
- Have excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and be comfortable multi\-tasking
- Be able to remain calm when dealing with problems or complaints
- Like working under your own initiative and as part of a team
- Prior travel industry experience is ideal
- Personal travel experience is an advantage
Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £24,800\.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 22\.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- travel: 1 year (preferred)
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