Europe Travel Specialist
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- England,London,City of London
- full-time
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are excited to be recruiting a specialist European 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, Europe. This position is a very hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the Europe, 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 European 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
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 European 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
Job number 1846354
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