German Speaking Travel Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel recruitment agency is looking for a motivated German speaking FIT Travel Consultant to join a growing team. This role involves quoting and booking travel arrangements for international clients, ensuring excellent customer service throughout the process. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a hybrid working environment. Fluency in German and English is essential, along with strong organisational skills.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Quote and book FIT enquiries using the Tourplan reservation system.
• Manage hotel and ancillary service bookings accurately.
• Build strong relationships with international clients.

Skills

Fluency in German

Excellent customer service

Strong organisational skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Tourplan

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

• 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 Nichola on (phone number removed)