Oriental Travel Specialist – 20k-25k plus comm 35k OTE

Recruitment Avenue; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury travel is seeking an Oriental Travel Specialist to create unforgettable experiences for clients. This role requires a passion for travel, particularly in the Far East, and the ability to provide personalized recommendations based on firsthand experiences. You will be responsible for selling tailor-made itineraries, maximizing sales opportunities, and ensuring exceptional customer service. If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to share your love for travel, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Oriental Holidays and travel experience in the Far East.
• Ability to sell high-quality tailor-made itineraries.

Responsibilities

• Sell tailor-made itineraries and manage client interactions.
• Ensure high standards of product sold and client service.

Skills

Passionate about travel

Sales driven

Team Player

Attention to detail

Articulate

Enthusiastic

Curious

Creative

Job description

Job Title – Oriental Travel Specialist

Job Location – London

Salary –20k-25k plus comm 35k OTE

My client is one of the world’s leading luxury travel companies with a reputation of selling amazing upmarket holidays around the world. They are currently looking for an experienced travel consultant that has extensive knowledge of Oriental Holidays.

We are looking for an Oriental Travelspecialist that can tell our holiday makers about the natural wonders, ancient civilisations and captivating cultures of The Far East.

An added benefit is if you have personally travelled to the Far East. This will help you give personal hints and tips about the excursions and sights that are a must see or a restaurant or bar off the beaten track to close the sale.

The destinations you need to have knowledge or past sales experience in are – China- Japan- Singapore- Thailand- Vietnam

Responsibilities

• Sell high quality tailor-made itineraries for current and future clients. You are ultimately responsible for planning, selling and implementation of itineraries.
• To make the most of every single genuine ‘sales enquiry’ received. You need to be able to differentiate between good and bad leads so that we maximise revenue and profit.
• To ensure the product sold to our clients and the supporting information is to the highest standard.
• To achieve levels of client service at all stages of the process to engender repeat business.
• To take appropriate opportunities to up-sell and switch-sell products.
• Interacting with our clients mostly over the telephone – with some face to face clients.
• Keeping in touch with product developments in your region, ensuring that you remain a true travel specialist with up to date commercial knowledge and understanding of hotels/flights/infrastructure.
• Demonstrating a total commitment to customer service. It’s your goal to ensure all clients return home having had a trip which exceeds their expectations.

Skills/Experience Needed

• Passionate about travel
• Sales driven
• A Team Player
• Interested and curious
• Articulate
• Focussed on attention to detail
• Keen to learn more and develop a career
• Enthusiastic, fun and creative