General Manager Lesiure Travel

Antella Travel Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online/retail travel business is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations, manage teams, and drive sales. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, along with a performance-related bonus and benefits. Flexibility for home working is available.

Benefits

Pension

23 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience in travel.
• Proven track record in managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations including retail sales and marketing.
• Leading an in-house call centre and admin team.
• Developing marketing strategies across platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Team Development

Job description

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Founder & Director at Antella | Travel recruitment specialist focused on Inbound Tourism, Outbound Travel, Travel Support Services, Multilingual…

Base Salary to £70,000 + Bonus and Great Benefits

Our client, a leading online/retail travel business, is now recruiting for an experienced travel professional to join as General Manager.

The General Manager will be responsible for managing all daily operations, including retail sales, administration, marketing, and a rapidly expanding homeworking division.

The ideal candidate must have extensive senior management experience, with a proven track record in managing and developing teams while meeting revenue targets.

This role is based in Yorkshire with some flexibility for home working.

General Manager Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Leading and managing an in-house call centre and admin team to achieve and exceed sales targets
2. Developing and executing marketing strategies across digital and traditional platforms
3. Overseeing website management and content for multiple travel brands
4. Expanding and supporting a national network of homeworkers, including recruitment, onboarding, and training
5. Identifying and launching new product opportunities, focusing on high-margin offerings such as cruise and long-haul travel

Experience Required:

1. Extensive experience in retail travel management, call centres, or homeworking environments
2. Proven leadership skills capable of inspiring and developing teams
3. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of achieving sales and exceeding targets
4. Extensive knowledge of leisure travel products and customer expectations

Salary and Benefits:

1. Base salary up to £70,000 plus performance-related bonus
2. Pension
3. 23 days annual leave

To apply, please email your CV. A team member will contact you to discuss the role and company.