Group Sales Specialist

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel industry company based in Manchester is looking for a Groups Specialist to create tailored group holidays and deliver excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will be passionate about travel, detail-oriented, and enjoy building strong client relationships. The position offers a salary starting from £24,000 and a supportive work environment with ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Structured bonus scheme

Staff travel discounts

Ongoing mentoring and development

Qualifications

• Enjoy building relationships.
• Passion for travel and an interest in the industry.
• Motivated, focused with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients via phone or email.
• Designing bespoke group holidays.
• Organising complex worldwide trips.
• Providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Building relationships

Attention to detail

Sales team motivation

Passion for travel

Job description

Overview

Role: Groups Specialist

Salary: FROM £24,000 depending on experience

Location: South Manchester

Hours: Mon-Sat (half day Saturdays on a rota and no Sundays!)

Are you passionate about travel and eager to get into the industry? Do you love to learn and are looking for an opportunity to get into the travel industry or progress your early travel industry career? If you are based in South Manchester, this your chance!

My client, an established but growing Tour Operator are looking for an ambitious, outgoing, and motivated individual to join their Groups Department. Full training on the role and systems will be given and for anyone who aspires to work in the travel industry, this is a fantastic opportunity!

The Role

You will be communicating with our amazing clients by phone or email, engaging with new and loyal repeat clients, establishing their requirements, and assisting them through every step of their journey for their group booking.

• Establishing the client's wants and needs and maximising the potential in every trip
• Designing bespoke group holidays and creating the best experience for our clients
• Organising complex worldwide trips and delivering an exemplary service for our esteemed clients
• Providing excellent customer service to all clients whether new or existing
• Using the GDS and all tools provided to create perfect tailor-made trips

What we look for

• Do you enjoy building relationships?
• Have a passion for travel and an interest in the industry?
• Do you love the buzz of a sales team atmosphere?
• Are you motivated and focused with good attention to detail?

The Package

• Basic salary from £24,000 depending on experience
• Fully office based
• Mon-Sat (half day Saturdays on a rota and no Sundays!)
• Structured bonus scheme
• Fantastic incentives
• Supportive environment from both colleagues and Management
• Ongoing mentoring, development, and call coaching
• Staff travel discounts
• And much more

How to apply

Interested? Simply click 'apply'. Alternatively, please contact Nichola on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)