German speaking Travel Executive

Euro London; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An international recruitment agency is seeking a German speaking Travel Executive in Edinburgh. The role involves managing travel bookings, ensuring high-quality service, and building strong relationships with clients and suppliers. Candidates should have prior experience in travel, ideally from a DMC, and possess excellent communication skills in German. This fast-paced position requires strong organisational capabilities to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German required for effective communication.
• Previous experience at a DMC in travel and tourism is essential.
• Strong customer service skills to maintain client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process client reservations efficiently.
• Produce travel quotations and manage bookings timely.
• Build relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Assist with training junior team members.

Skills

Fluency in German

Excellent customer service

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a German speaking Travel Executive on behalf of a client in Edinburgh. In this role, you will be responsible for quoting and booking travel enquiries while delivering exceptional service to our clients and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about inbound tourism and client service. The role will focus on the German speaking market, which is why fluency in German is required. Previous B2B experience working at a DMC, preferably within individual or small group travel, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client reservations are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Produce quotations and manage bookings in a timely fashion.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Develop business from new and existing clients.
• Support sales and marketing campaigns and represent the company's interests.
• Work closely with other departments to understand client needs and market insights.
• Assist with supervision and training of more junior members of the team.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working in travel and tourism, ideally at a DMC.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple workloads effectively.
• Clear understanding of the tourism market in the UK and Ireland.