Luxury Travel Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist travel agency in Trafford is seeking a Luxury Travel Consultant to create bespoke travel itineraries for high-net-worth clients. You will leverage your expertise in luxury travel sales and destination knowledge to provide excellent customer service while working towards sales targets. This position offers a starting salary of £25,000 - £30,000 with uncapped commission, along with a hybrid working model that includes two days in the office and three from home.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Social and travel opportunities

Discounted travel for employees and family

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a luxury Tour Operator.
• Experience selling long-haul and tailor-made itineraries.
• Desire to work in a team-focused and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke itineraries for high-net-worth clients.
• Liaise with travel agencies to offer tailored travel experiences.
• Work towards sales targets with uncapped commission.
• Ensure excellent customer service and follow-ups.

Skills

Luxury travel sales experience

Customer service excellence

GDS knowledge

Destination knowledge

Job description

Role: Luxury Travel Consultant

Location: Manchester/Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 from home)

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE

Mon-Sat (on a rota) office hours!

Our client, a Luxury Tailor‑Made Tour Operator based in the North‑West are expanding their team and are looking for travel sales professionals to join them as a Luxury Travel Consultant. Specialising in long‑haul, they create bespoke itineraries from super luxury beach holidays to multi‑centre adventure holidays, travelling independent or as part of a group. Whatever their High‑Net‑Worth Clients are seeking, they can create! If you have solid experience in luxury, long‑haul sales via the trade, as a Travel Consultant, this is a new opportunity on the travel job market.

JOB DESCRIPTION as a Luxury Travel Consultant:

• Liaising via phone and email, primarily via Travel Agencies to put together a variety of wonderful travel itineraries, for luxury budgets
• Aim to make dream holidays a reality by ensuring you understand all the clients’ needs, to create the most appropriate itinerary
• Key destinations include the USA, Canada, Indian Ocean and Australasia but the portfolio is excitingly growing!
• Types of holidays vary with the needs of the clients: beach, adventurer, history, culture, exploring the natural world, city destinations, multi‑centres, independent or group travel
• Source ground arrangements with overseas supplier.
• Using your travel industry experience and solid destination / product knowledge to assist you in advising your clients on their options.
• Offering excellent customer service throughout the process, to ensure an amazing holiday experience including follows ups post travel
• Working towards sales targets to achieve commission that is uncapped.
• Working hours 0845-1745 Mon-Fri (Saturdays on a fair rota basis with a day off in lieu)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED as a Luxury Travel Consultant:

This is an excellent position working for an established and growing, specialist Tour Operator as a Luxury Travel Consultant. You will have previous experience of working for a luxury Tour Operator, have sold long‑haul and tailor‑made itineraries. Experience using a native GDS is highly desired!

THE PACKAGE:

Starting salary is dependent on experience/negotiable but between £25k-£30k pa. There is uncapped commission and averages vary from £500-£800 per month, this company focuses on their team, the culture, the progression, and prides itself on a positive and supportive environment. They are keen on internal progression if an individual seeks it and they offer social and travel opportunities, as well as discounted travel for you and your family.

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply or contact Nichola on 0161 923 6120 / you’re your CV to [e-mail].