General Manager Lesiure Travel

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online/retail travel business in Leeds is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations, manage teams, and drive sales. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses and benefits, with some flexibility for home working.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Pension

23 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail travel management or call centre.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing an in-house call centre and admin team.
• Developing and executing marketing strategies across digital and traditional platforms.
• Expanding and supporting a national network of homeworkers.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

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

The General Manager will have full responsibility for managing all day-to-day operations with retail sales, administration, marketing, and a rapidly expanding homeworking division.

The General Manager must have extensive senior management experience who have a proven track record in managing and developing teams whilst meeting revenue-based targets.

This is an office-based role in Yorkshire with some flexibility on home working.

General Manager Responsibilities and Duties:

Leading and managing an in-house call centre and admin team to achieve and exceed sales targets

Developing and executing marketing strategies across digital and traditional platforms

Overseeing website management and content for multiple travel brands

Expanding and supporting a national network of homeworkers, including recruitment, onboarding, and training

Identifying and launching new product opportunities, with a focus on high-margin offerings such as cruise and long-haul travel

General Manager Experience Required:

Extensive experience in retail travel management, or call centre, or homeworking environments

Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams

Strong Commercial acumen with a proven track record in achieving sales and exceeding targets

Extensive knowledge of leisure travel products and customer expectations

General Manager Salary and Benefits:

Base Salary up to £70,000 + Performance-related bonus

Pension

23 days annual leave

To apply for this General Manager role, please email me your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role and company.