Australia/Asia Travel Specialist

Travel Trade Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking a passionate Oceania/Asia Sales Consultant to join their dynamic team. This hands-on role involves selling travel services, managing itineraries, and building relationships with clients and suppliers. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a deep knowledge of Oceania/Asia, contributing to the company's success while enjoying competitive benefits, including overseas research trips.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days

Research trips overseas

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Private healthcare

Travel insurance

Sabbatical option after five years

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oceania/Asia destinations required.
• Experience in travel sales desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results on time.

Responsibilities

• Selling to clients via various communication channels.
• Producing and amending travel itineraries.
• Maximising customer retention and achieving sales targets.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Passion for Oceania/Asia

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting a specialist Oceania/Asia sales consultant to join our team, a position which offers excellent prospects within our award-winning tour operator. Our key requirements are a passion for, and knowledge of, Oceania & Asia. This position is a very hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the Oceania & Asia, be highly organised, driven, be an excellent communicator, and clearly understand our customers' needs.
The Job:
* Selling to clients via email, phone, letter and in person
* Producing, pricing and amending itineraries
* Generating bookings from new customers through all appropriate channels
* Maximising retention of existing customers
* Achieving and exceeding pre-set sales targets
* Overseeing your Service Team in the production of documentation for your clients
* Checking that welcome home packs have gone to your clients prior to their return
* Contacting clients on return, thanking them for booking with us, obtaining feedback and nurturing for next trip
* Expanding and developing existing product
* Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers and country tourist boards
* Researching and updating destinations, activity, and hotel information
* Involvement in the product and pricing planning processes, including assisting purchasing team with the negotiation of improved supplier contracts
* The possibility of research trips
* Taking an active role in team meetings
* Participating in company events, sometimes outside office hours
* Supporting the marketing team with ideas for social media and PR requests

Skills Required:
* Passion for, and demonstrable knowledge of Oceania/Asia destinations
* Experience of working in a Europe travel sales role at the bespoke end of travel is a benefit but not required and we will consider people without travel sales experience. The key for us is passion and knowledge of the region.
* Proven ability to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
* Strong communication skills
* A personable manner

The Package:
* Salary £30,000 - £35,000 + Commission
* 23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days.
* Research trips overseas approximately every 12-18 months
* Contributory pension scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Private healthcare
* Travel insurance
* Sabbatical option after five years of continuous service
Interested:
* If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or call/email Helen 02038879444 [e-mail]