FIT Reservations Consultant - Tour Operations - Hybrid

Salary - Start from £24,000 DOE
Working Hours - Monday to Friday - 9am - 17:30pm
Start date - Beginning of February 2025
Location - City Centre of Edinburgh

Job Profile:

Are you looking to join a growing company that values your personal growth and invests in you? This position is for anyone looking to work in a fast-paced environment and has the desire to thrive in the travel trade industry. We are looking for motivated individuals who are seeking career development and has a real passion for providing a high standard of service.

They have built a strong reputation as a leading destination management company in the UK and are looking for individuals to join them who share a similar passion for travel and tourism, willing to work as a team and is eager to learn.

Duties and responsibilities:


*Quoting & booking
*Booking management
*Responding to your daily allocation of bookings, the timely response to all enquiries including portal requests/cancellations considering different time zones, regular review of any pending enquiries.
*You will be tracking and monitoring the progress of bookings and their operation will be closely monitored to ensure the team are meeting quality & service levels ensuring you meet the standards and take responsibility for your work
*Communicate effectively with your supervisor/manager about any complaints you will be dealing with so they are able to provide support & guidance should you need.
*You will be fully familiar with all the general allocation and sub-allocation splits for any preferred partners. You will ensure you make correct usage of our inventory and when applicable you will refer to the team supervisor / manager to maximise use of inventory.
*Working quickly and accurately, at times under pressure, within acceptable timeframes.
*Preparing and delivering welcome packages / tickets for clients when applicable, keeping all delivery notes for future reference.

Skills and experience required:


*If you have experience in tourism or DMC this would be an advantage
*People with real passion - you’ve got to love travel and be passionate about customer service
*Strong communication skills verbal and written
*Very good knowledge of MS Office.
*Good organisational skills
*Good attention to detail, maintaining accuracy
*Team player that is able to work in a busy environment is essential

Benefits:


*Flexible working time/Hybrid working
*1:1 training tailormade according to the individual
*Mental Wellbeing Support
*Travel & Health insurance
*Yearly Travel card
*Weekend trip away with company
*Social events
*Birthday off
*FAM Trips
*Can work abroad after 6 months of service - 20 days per year

If you are interested please apply with your most up to date CV ASAP.
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