Junior Travel Designer (Lyon)

Essentially French - Travel; Lyon; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentially French, a luxury DMC in Lyon, is seeking a Junior Travel Designer who will identify opportunities, negotiate with partners, and build client relationships. You will work with the operations team to ensure smooth handovers and a premium client experience from inquiry to booking.

Fluent in French and English, you are sales-driven, highly organized, and comfortable using Salesforce and Google Workspace. Prior DMC or travel sales experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Sales experience and client-facing skills
• Fluent in French and English required
• Ability to manage multiple files and timelines
• Willingness to negotiate with partners and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with partners to secure best terms and availability
• Manage customer relationships from first contact to booking
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners
• Coordinate with operations during file handover
• Handle multiple projects and last-minute requests
• Use Salesforce and other tools to track opportunities
• Contribute to improving sales workflows and documentation

Skills

Sales driven

Excellent communicator

Creative

Proactive

Highly organized

Calm under pressure

Detail oriented

Autonomous

Itinerary builder

Fluent French

Fluent English

CRM proficiency

Good knowledge of France

DMC experience (preferred)

Curious and persuasive

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Office Pack

Job description

JOB LOCATION : LYON (FRANCE)

Company Overview - Essentially French

Essentially French is a DMC (Destination Management Company) that believes true luxury lies in time: the time devoted to living unforgettable moments. We organize high end trips across France with precision, relying on a network of trusted partners and deep local knowledge. We are part of Travel Collection, a global network of DMCs. Being part of this collection means joining a true family, sharing a strong team spirit, and benefiting from structured tools and training that support growth in a stimulating environment.

Our motto: "Our ambitions are our only limits". Everyone can grow and innovate within this dynamic and ambitious community.

Job Description - Junior Travel Designer

As a Junior Travel Designer at Essentially French, you will identify and convert new business opportunities, negotiate with our network of partners, and build lasting relationships with clients and travel agents. You will work closely with the operations team and management to ensure every file is handed over smoothly and that the client experience reflects our standards from first contact to booking. This is a client facing role that requires strong interpersonal skills, sales drive, and the ability to stay adaptable in a fast paced environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Negotiate with partners (hotels, local providers) to secure the best terms and availability.
• Ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sales process, from first contact to confirmation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and strategic partners while embodying the company's image and values.
• Coordinate closely with the operations team during handover and clarification of files.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, respond to last minute requests, and adapt to market changes to maintain the agency's competitiveness.
• Use management software (Salesforce, We Travel, etc.) to track opportunities and improve sales performance.
• Contribute to improving internal sales workflows and documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Sales driven: you're motivated by building relationships and converting opportunities into bookings.
• Excellent communicator: you write and speak clearly and persuasively with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Creative: you bring fresh ideas and know how to design experiences that stand out.
• Proactive: you anticipate needs and take initiative without waiting to be asked.
• Highly organized: you are structured and comfortable managing several active files at once.
• Calm under pressure: you handle last minute changes and unexpected situations without losing track.
• Detail oriented: you catch inconsistencies before they become problems.
• Autonomous: you take ownership of your workload without needing constant supervision.
• Skilled itinerary builder: you know how to design a logical, well paced itinerary that flows smoothly from start to finish.
• Open to feedback: you receive feedback with maturity, put it into practice, and use it to improve.
• Fluent French: you operate comfortably in French, both written and spoken.
• Fluent English: you operate comfortably in English, both written and spoken.
• Flexible with working hours and days during client trip follow up.
• Comfortable with tools: CRM (Salesforce), Google Workspace, Office Pack and Google Drive tools.
• Good knowledge of France: you are familiar with destinations, seasonality, transport, and supplier dynamics across the country.
• Prior experience in a DMC, tour operator, or similar sales environment (appreciated but not required)
• Curious, proactive, rigorous, and persuasive.

Why join us?

Joining Essentially French means becoming part of an international community that values initiative and provides support to help you reach your goals.

It also means:

• Joining a young, dynamic, and supportive team.
• Taking part in varied and enriching projects.
• Developing sales and client relationship skills in a stimulating, formative environment.
• Taking ownership of a role with real responsibilities.

Compensation

Monthly net salary (charges and benefits included): to be defined based on profile and experience.