Australia/Asia Travel Specialist

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel consultancy in the UK is seeking a passionate Oceania/Asia sales consultant. This hands-on role involves selling to clients and generating bookings while maximizing customer retention. Ideal candidates should have a strong knowledge of the region, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality results. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus commission, along with attractive benefits including annual leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for research trips.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Research trips overseas

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Private healthcare

Sabbatical option after five years

Qualifications

• Experience in a Europe travel sales role is beneficial but not required.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Oceania/Asia destinations.

Responsibilities

• Selling to clients via email, phone, letter and in person.
• Producing, pricing and amending itineraries.
• Generating bookings from new customers.
• Maximising retention of existing customers.
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Building relationships with suppliers and country tourist boards.

Skills

Passion for Oceania/Asia destinations

Strong communication skills

Ability to deliver high quality results

Personable manner

Job description

Overview

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 (phone number removed) (url removed)