Commercial Executive - Tour Operator

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company's Agency Sales Department seeks a Commercial Executive. The role offers a competitive salary of £27,000, high-level benefits, and the opportunity for career growth while working hybrid. Key responsibilities include strategy assistance, support for marketing, and agent engagement in an evolving travel environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 10% of basic salary

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Work up to 1 month from any destination

Professional training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

On-site parking

Educational visits and travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Tour Operator or Travel Agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day development of strategies with B2B Partners.
• Support the Commercial Manager with the running of the Agency Sales Department.
• Produce marketing content and training material for agents.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Client:

Red Planet Travel Recruitment Limited

Location:

stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Executive – Tour Operator, located near Bromley. Basic salary £27,000 per annum + excellent benefits + company performance bonus. Hybrid role, 3 days in, 2 days from home

Are you currently working for a Tour Operator / Travel Agency and on the hunt for a specialist career enhancing role? If so, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.

Our client, a Multi-Award Winning Tour Operator, has been bringing together the world’s most popular destinations, hotels, and imaginative holiday itineraries. Long established and winner of numerous British Travel Awards, they are now looking to bring on board a driven individual to join their expanding B2B Agency Sales Department.

What You'll Be Doing:

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, the Commercial Executive will receive on the job training and development, offering the lucky individual the opportunity to boost their career within this hugely successful travel brand.

The role will assist in the day to day development of new strategies with B2B Partners and enriching content and distribution of material to Travel Agents across the UK. The Commercial Executive will provide support to the Commercial Manager, assisting in the day to day running of the Agency Sales Department including production of Training Material, Marketing and Key Account support, as well as providing the perfect platform for someone looking to develop their commercial acumen.

• Agent System Support
• Assist in the production of Marketing content
• Process of B2B Rewards Scheme
• Managing Agent Facebook Page
• Day to day Reporting
• Production of Training Material
• Key Account Support
• Opportunities to attend events & functions around the UK
• Hosting educational trips abroad
• Other duties identified by Management

Now Let's Talk About You!

• From a Tour Operator / Travel Agency / Online Travel background
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, as well as good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Able to demonstrate great organisational skills and work on multiple project at any one time
• The demands of this role are varied, and no two days are the same. So, flexibility and confidence on managing the day is vital
• Able to work in a Hybrid role, 3 days from the office and 2 days from home

What’s on Offer?

• Basic salary £27,000 per annum, with fantastic benefits on offer
• Plus annual bonus, approximately 10% of basic salary, which is dependent on company performance, paid in December, pro rata
• Working 9am-5.30pm, Monday-Friday
• 20 days annual leave + all bank holidays
• Work up to 1 month a year from any destination in the world
• On the job professional training and team building events
• Educational visits overseas and travel opportunities
• Annual leave buy and sale scheme
• Personal days
• Professional learning sponsorship and professional subscriptions
• Enhanced payment for maternity and paternity leave
• On-site parking

Sound Like You? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Important, Please Note: It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based role who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation prior to applying.