German Speaking Travel Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established inbound travel business is seeking a motivated German speaking FIT Travel Consultant to join their UK team. The role, based in Edinburgh and offering hybrid working, focuses on quoting and booking travel arrangements for international clients, ensuring high-quality service from start to finish. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organisational and customer service skills, with proficiency in German and English. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in inbound tourism or FIT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quote and book FIT enquiries using Tourplan.
• Manage hotel and ancillary service bookings.
• Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

German language skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Tourplan

Microsoft Office

Job description

FIT Travel Consultant - German Speaking - UK FIT Department

Salary: £32,000+bonuses

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: January/February 2026

We are seeking a motivated German speaking FIT Travel Consultant to join a growing UK FIT team within an established inbound travel business (DMC). This role focuses on quoting and booking individual travel arrangements for international clients, delivering high-quality service from enquiry to confirmation.

Key Responsibilities as a German Speaking FIT Travel Consultant

• Quote and book FIT enquiries using the Tourplan reservation system
• Manage hotel and ancillary service bookings accurately and efficiently
• Meet agreed client response times and margin targets
• Build strong relationships with international clients and UK suppliers
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the booking process
• Support business development, leisure and incentive programmes
• Participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call support service
• Assist other departments when required

About You as a German Speaking FIT Travel Consultant

Essential:

• Additional language skills GERMAN
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Team player comfortable in a busy environment

Desirable:

• Inbound tourism or FIT experience
• Knowledge of UK tourism products
• Experience using Tourplan

What's On Offer as a German Speaking FIT Travel Consultant

• Permanent role with hybrid working
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Career development and training opportunities

If you have a passion for delivering exceptional service and are experienced within the travel industry using your German language skills, please apply now or send your CV to [e-mail] of call Nichola on 0161 9236120