Groups Travel Manager

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for the travel industry seeks a passionate Group Travel Manager in London to handle group travel for school clients. Responsibilities include planning logistics, creating tailored proposals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will analyze sales performance and build strong client relationships. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £40,000, rising to £42,000 after probation, plus commission and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive travel CV with details of past travel experiences.
• Strong organizational skills to manage group travel.
• Ability to analyze market data for sales improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize group travel for school groups.
• Create tailored tour proposals based on client needs.
• Book and manage all travel components accurately.
• Build and maintain relationships with school customers.

Skills

Adventure travel coordination

Client relationship management

Sales analytics

Itinerary planning

Problem-solving

Job description

Do you have a passion for adventure travel? Are you a people person who enjoys the thrill of co-ordinating large groups and seeing them through to fruition? We currently have a full‑time position available in our London office for a Group Travel Manager. Join us and enjoy this unique opportunity, with hybrid working and the opportunity to travel.

The Job

• Plan and organize group travel, including flights, accommodation, and activities, for school groups.
• Create tailored tour proposals based on client needs, budgets, and group requirements.
• Book all travel components and manage bookings with suppliers and vendors.
• Provide detailed itineraries and ensure all travel arrangements are accurate and complete.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, travel policies, and health and safety standards.
• Assist with resolving any travel-related issues or emergencies that arise.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads to develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential school customers.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and revenue.
• Promote the company’s travel services and brand to new clients.
• Analyze sales performance, customer feedback, and market data to identify areas for improvement and growth.

Skills required

NOTE: As part of your application, please include a comprehensive travel CV detailing places you have been and adventures and treks you have undertaken. This is vital for an application to be considered.

The Package

Job Type: Full‑time with hybrid working
Salary: £40,000 rising to £42,000 after probation + commission

Interested

If you are interested in the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email your CV to (url removed).