Latin America Travel Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel company in Cheltenham is seeking a Luxury Travel Consultant specializing in Latin America. You will handle client inquiries, create personalized itineraries, and provide exceptional service. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £32k pa with additional benefits, along with training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to work scheme

Travel loans

Work-save pension plan

Life Assurance

Recruitment bonus

Regular social events

Sales Incentives Plan

Educational trips for Sales teams

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous luxury travel consultant experience.
• First-hand destination knowledge of Latin America.
• Enthusiastic and fun personality.

Responsibilities

• Taking calls and emails from clients regarding Latin American holidays.
• Building rapport with clients to create memorable journeys.
• Creating itineraries and confirming travel arrangements.

Skills

Passion for Latin America

Sales driven

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Established luxury travel company, who set the standard for luxury adventurous holidays, is expanding their team in Cheltenham (hybrid working available). We are seeking a Luxury Travel Consultant to specialise in Latin America. With offices worldwide and a network of connections they offer adventures that can't be experienced with any other Tour Operator. There is a competitive salary up to £32k pa (negotiable DOE) earnings potential and great working hours (Mon - Fri office hours, very occasional Saturdays) and extensive benefits. Working with a team of passionate and knowledgeable people, you\'ll go the extra mile to create memorable holidays, from booking Michelin-starred restaurants in remote locations and private tours of private palaces and museums, creating an unforgettable experience. This is a travel company that makes a difference, supporting local communities around the world and recognised by a leading consumer magazine for looking after their clients during the pandemic.

Responsibilities

• Taking calls and emails from clients in respect to Latin American holidays and itineraries
• Building a rapport with your client and understanding their needs and requirements to create memorable journeys
• Creating itineraries and confirming travel arrangements, using your in-depth Latin American knowledge and insight along with the resources this luxury tour operator provides
• Offer exceptional service with attention to detail, as the approach is very much about the special touches that make a holiday unique
• Performance is measured through ability to convert enquiries to bookings and through client satisfaction and repeat bookings
• Mon-Fri either 09:00-17:30 or 09:30-18:00 + Saturdays on a rota basis which receive pay for (approx. 8 Saturdays a year)

Why it\'s a great place to work?

It\'s the people who foster the supportive environment that will make you proud to work here. There will also be ongoing training and the opportunity to progress your career - not just in the UK, but as part of the global business. They\'ll take you on unforgettable travel educational trips to show you the experience first-hand, and, as a company that never stands still, you\'ll play a key role in their ambitious plans for the future.

The Package

Salary is very much dependent on experience/negotiable up to £32K pa as a starting salary, but there is earnings potential on top of your basic salary. In addition to this they offer plenty of other benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to work scheme, Travel loans, Work-save pension plan, Life Assurance, Recruitment bonus, Regular social events, Progression opportunities, Sales Incentives Plan providing opportunity to earn commission on sales, Educational trips for Sales teams, 20 days annual leave increasing with each year service up to 25 days, Employee discounts.

Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will be passionate about Latin America with previous luxury travel consultant experience and first-hand destination knowledge. You will be sales driven, keen to progress your Travel Industry career, a team player, enthusiastic and fun!

Interested?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Claire Muge. I can be contacted on 0121 4509776 or [e-mail]. If this role is not right for you, or you are keen to further your career in the Travel Industry, we have a variety of different opportunities, so please submit your CV to us. Unfortunately, if you are unsuccessful due to the volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone individually.