Assistant Manager - Totton

Hays Travel; New Forest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent travel agency as an Assistant Manager, where your passion for travel and proven sales experience will help maximize branch performance. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth and uncapped earnings.

Benefits

Training programs for personal and professional growth

Recognition and promotion opportunities

Educational trips and holiday booking discounts

Health care plans

Shopping discounts

Loyalty awards

Referral schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Travel Consultant with a proven sales record.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective daily operation of the branch, maximizing sales.
• Supervise and coach team members to support their development.
• Lead by example by achieving personal sales targets.

Skills

Sales

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Job description

If you're passionate about travel, why not come and work at Travel Weekly's Best Agency to Work For 2024?

Position: Full-time Temporary

Salary: Competitive Salary & Unlimited Bonus Potential

At Hays Travel, we put people at the heart of everything we do, including our customers and colleagues. As the UK's largest independent travel agency, we welcome new ideas, foster innovative thinking, and encourage career development.

We are passionate about living and breathing our SMILE values:

• Supportive
• Motivational
• Innovative
• Loyal
• Excellent

What makes a successful Assistant Manager?

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Travel Consultant with a proven sales record
• A problem-solving leader capable of coaching, developing, and motivating a team to maximize job satisfaction and performance
• A customer-focused approach to achieve individual and team sales targets
• An enthusiastic, positive team player committed to contributing to business growth and team development
• Exceptional product knowledge with a passion for travel and tourism
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to stay on top of tasks

If you do not have 2 years' experience in a travel agency, please explore our New to Travel opportunities at https://careers.haystravel.co.uk/new-to-travel. For Foreign Exchange positions, visit https://jobs.haystravel.co.uk/jobs/foreign-exchange?source=careers.hayst....

A Day in the Life of an Assistant Manager

• Assist in the effective daily operation of the branch, maximizing sales and ensuring profitability
• Supervise and coach team members to support their development
• Represent the branch at promotional events and use social media to promote offers, engage customers, and generate sales leads
• Lead by example by achieving personal sales targets and learning & development goals
• Motivate and ensure team effectiveness to enhance branch productivity

Why Work for Hays Travel?

We value work-life balance and offer:

• Training programs for personal and professional growth
• Recognition and promotion opportunities
• Educational trips and holiday booking discounts
• Uncapped earning potential
• Health care plans, eyecare vouchers, shopping discounts
• Loyalty awards, referral schemes, and rewards programs
• A positive, uplifting work environment

We pride ourselves on excellent service and a passionate, positive team. If this sounds like you, apply now!

Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding colleagues' welfare and conducts DBS checks for relevant roles. All personal and business data must be kept secure, and breaches reported immediately.