REGIONAL TRAVEL COORDINATOR

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Regional Travel Coordinator based in Edinburgh, responsible for promoting educational expedition opportunities. The ideal candidate should be passionate about travel, possess strong sales and presentation skills, and be self-motivated. The role involves extensive travel across the UK, scheduling appointments with schools and conducting engaging presentations. Benefits include uncapped bonus potential, medical cashback plans, and opportunities for international travel. Apply today for a rewarding career!

Benefits

Uncapped bonus potential

Laptop and mobile phone

Opportunities for international travel

Pension plan

Medical cashback plan

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

22 days of holiday increasing to 25

2 volunteering days per year

Discounted holidays

Discounts on outdoor gear and clothing

Qualifications

• Experience in the travel industry or strong interest in travel.
• Proven sales experience, ideally in the travel sector or face-to-face sales.
• Confident in presenting to students, parents, and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments with schools to promote expedition experiences.
• Conduct sales presentations to teachers, students, and parents.
• Achieve sales targets and provide support to existing clients.

Skills

Target-driven with strong sales skills

Passion, drive, and integrity

Results-oriented with excellent presentation skills

Strong negotiation skills

Exceptional communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional Travel Coordinator - Education/Travel Sector

Location: Edinburgh (Home-Based with Regular Travel Required)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Salary: £25,000 per annum, + uncapped commission

COMPANY CAR PROVIDED!

About Our Client

Our client offers incredible expedition opportunities for schools to explore breath taking locations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These expeditions create profound impacts on travellers and make significant contributions to community and conservation projects. This mission is at the heart of everything our client does!

Role Overview

Due to business growth, our client is seeking Regional Travel Coordinators to join their team across the UK. This dynamic role involves scheduling appointments with schools, conducting sales presentations to teachers, students, and parents, and achieving individual and team sales targets. You'll be responsible for introducing new schools to the expedition experience and providing exceptional support to those already involved.

Main Responsibilities

• Contacting schools to schedule new appointments
• Delivering engaging sales presentations to various stakeholders
• Promoting expedition experiences to new schools
• Providing outstanding support to existing clients
• Traveling extensively in your geographical location, with potential occasional overnight stays

Required Skills and Experience

• Target-driven with strong sales skills
• Passion, drive, and integrity
• Experience in the travel industry or a strong interest in travel
• Proven sales experience, ideally in the travel sector or face-to-face sales
• Results-oriented with excellent presentation skills
• Confident in presenting to students, parents, and teachers
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full driving license is essential
• Team player

Benefits

• Uncapped bonus potential
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Opportunities for international travel
• Pension plan
• Medical cashback planPrivate medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• 22 days of holiday (increasing by 1 day per year up to 25), plus bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days per year to support the local community
• Discounted holidays to client destinations
• Discounts on outdoor gear and clothing

If you're passionate about travel, enjoy meeting new people, and are looking for an exciting and ethical company to work for, apply today and embark on an adventurous career journey