French speaking Travel Coordinator

French Selection; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique travel company in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a French speaking Travel Coordinator to handle group inquiries and create bespoke itineraries. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and French, possess strong networking skills, and have experience in the travel trade. This hybrid role requires a full UK driving license and may involve travel both domestically and internationally. Salary is up to £26,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Team player with independent work ability.
• Experienced in travel trade (preferably with a tour operator).
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Handle group inquiries and bookings from start to finish.
• Create customized itineraries based on client requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for transportation, accommodation, and activities.
• Represent the company at events and trade shows.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Strong networking skills

Knowledgeable in travel/tourism

Creative and detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Travel Coordinator
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells
Hybrid work 4 days a week in the office
Salary: up to 26,000 per annum
Ref: 731FR

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 731FR

The company:
Boutique travel company with international exposure

Main duties:
Handling group inquiries and bookings, creating bespoke itineraries, coordinating with suppliers for various travel services, and representing the company at events and trade shows.

The role:
- Handle group inquiries and bookings from start to finish with inquiry, quotes, proposals, confirmations etc.
- Create customized itineraries based on client requirements
- Coordinate with suppliers with transportation, accommodation, meals, attractions guides, VIP experiences
- Represent the company at networking events, FAM trips, and trade shows both UK and abroad

The candidate:-
- Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
- Team player with independent work ability, and thrives in fast-paced environments
- Strong networking skills, knowledgeable in travel/tourism, especially French and North American/Canadian markets
- Creative, confident, detail-oriented, and flexible with the ability to work outside regular hours
- Experienced in travel trade (preferably with a tour operator) - preferable
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK, and proficient in Microsoft 365
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

The salary: up to 26,000 per annum

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.