Europe Trade Travel Specialist – UK Remote £35k-£45k + comm (PTR 4009)
Platinum Travel Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Europe Trade Travel Specialist to join our clients growing tour operator team, working remotely (UK). This is an exciting opportunity for a travel professional with strong UK tour operator experience and an established background selling European holiday products to travel agents seeking progression and a rewarding career.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and managing relationships with UK travel agents & tour operators, driving sales of our curated European holiday portfolio including city breaks, touring holidays, beach destinations, and tailor-made itineraries.
Europe Trade Travel Specialist Duties:
- Actively sell and promote European holiday products to UK travel agents
- Build and maintain strong relationships with travel agencies, tour operators homeworkers and consortia.
- Manage incoming trade enquiries and convert them into confirmed bookings.
- Provide expert advice and destination knowledge across a wide range of European destinations.
- Identify opportunities to grow B2B sales and increase agent engagement.
- Conduct agent training, webinars, and product updates.
- Attend trade events, networking functions, and industry roadshows when required.
- Achieve individual and team sales targets.
Europe Trade Travel Specialist – Essential Requirements:
- Essential: Proven experience working for a UK-based established tour operator
- Essential: Experience selling European holidays to travel agents (B2B)
- Strong knowledge of key European destinations
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Strong sales focus with the ability to convert enquiries into bookings
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Europe Trade Travel Specialist – Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Attractive bonus / commission structure
- Travel industry perks and familiarisation trips
- Supportive team environment within a growing tour operator
- Opportunities for career progression
- Pension
- Plus many more benefits.
This role is ideal for a trade-focused travel professional who understands the UK agency landscape and has a proven track record of selling European holidays through the travel trade.
If you are passionate about Europe and enjoy working closely with travel agents to create exceptional holiday experiences, we would love to hear from you.
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