Groups Travel Specialist London £30k-£35k + bonus + benefits (PTR 2178)
Our client is a well known and successful B2B groups travel specialist now seeking a Groups Tours Specialist to join its friendly team.
The experienced Groups Travel Consultant will be responsible for putting together study tours for UK based student groups. A key part of the role is to increase new business and manage existing accounts. Much of your work will involve liaising with UK school and college academic staff; UK and European accommodation suppliers; flight, rail and coach operators, visitor attractions and overseas agents.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage your own portfolio of key accounts, ensuring all client requests are responded to effectively and making sure enquiries, quotations and bookings are administrated in line with company procedures.
- Work with the Tours General Manager and Director to achieve customer and company targets and KPIs
- Liaise closely with lecturers and other clients to tailor an educational travel package to meet client needs, carrying out research as necessary
- Deal with clients via telephone, email and letter promptly and professionally
- Calculate and provide accurate quotations, ensuring that documentation is sent promptly
- Work closely with suppliers and the Operations Department regarding transport, accommodation and visits to ensure programmes run smoothly
- Undergo training as necessary to maintain product knowledge and comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures
What are we looking for?
- Groups sales experience within travel
- Good European travel knowledge
- Experience within the travel industry
- Ideally a history or travel degree / qualifications
- Passionate about travel
- Be able to communicate at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail
Benefits
- Uncapped commission
- Monday to Friday sociable hours
- FAM Trips
- Full Training
- Career progression
- Opportunity to work with a friendly and dynamic team of travel professionals
- Free parking
Applicants with previous or current job titles who will be considered for this role include, Groups Travel Consultant, Travel Consultant, Travel Advisor, Travel Sales Consultant and Reservations.
Give your travel career a boost and email your cv to us today. Please note only travel candidates with travel experience will be considered for this role.
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