Australasia Travel Specialist

Gecko Travel Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Pension and medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to travel

Excellent travel opportunities

Job summary

A reputable travel agency is seeking an experienced Australasia Travel Specialist to design bespoke holidays focusing on luxury experiences. The role involves a hybrid working model, with opportunities for travel, and requires proven sales experience, extensive knowledge of Australasia, and GDS skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional client service and communication skills. Competitive salary is offered based on experience, complemented by excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in long-haul sales, ideally luxury or tailor-made travel.
• Extensive knowledge of Australasia destinations.
• GDS experience, ideally with Amadeus.
• Commercial awareness and strong sales acumen.
• Confident and professional manner, able to build trust with clients.
• Passion for travel and delivering outstanding client experiences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and consultative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and sell bespoke, experiential holidays focused on Australasia.
• Convert enquiries into tailored itineraries and deliver exceptional client service.
• Collaborate with Long-Haul Product Managers to update product knowledge.
• Represent the brands as a trusted advisor for high-end clients.

Skills

Proven experience in long-haul sales

Extensive knowledge of Australasia destinations

GDS experience

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship building

Communication

Travel passion

Tools

Amadeus

Job description

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Director/Co-Founder at Gecko Travel Recruitment [e-mail] 07904 518138

Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a luxury travel business who are recruiting an Australasia Travel Specialist to join their team.

The Role: As Australasia Travel Specialist you will design and sell bespoke, experiential holidays with a focus on Australasia, working across three luxury brands. You will use your destination knowledge and sales expertise to convert enquiries into tailored itineraries, deliver exceptional client service, and build long-term relationships. You will collaborate with Long-Haul Product Managers to ensure up-to-date product knowledge and represent the brands as a trusted advisor for high-end clients.

You Will Have:

• Proven experience in long-haul sales, ideally luxury or tailor-made travel
• Extensive knowledge of Australasia destinations, gained through travel, living, or sales experience
• GDS experience, ideally Amadeus
• Commercial awareness and strong sales acumen
• Confident and professional manner, able to build trust and loyalty with clients
• Passion for travel and delivering outstanding client experiences
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and consultative skills
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively

Additional Info:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model either 2 days per week in the London office or fully remote with 1 day in the office per month
• Hours are 8.30am-7.00pm on shift pattern (37.5 hours per week) plus one Saturday per month
• Excellent company benefits including pension, life and medical insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to travel

Apply with your CV quoting GTR1820 or visit: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk

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Location: London, England, United Kingdom