Retail Apprentice Travel Advisor

TUI; Telford; On-site; GBP 9,148 - 13,030; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary of £8.05 per hour

Commission scheme for exceeding targets

Fantastic holiday benefits and discounts

Health and Wellbeing investment

Pension scheme and life assurance

Job summary

A reputable travel company in Telford is seeking an Apprentice Travel Advisor to provide insights into travel and support towards a Level 3 qualification. The successful candidate will inspire customers, achieve sales targets, and work with a dedicated team. This apprenticeship offers flexibility in shifts, competitive salary starting at £8.05 per hour, and various benefits including discounts and health rewards. Applicants must have GCSEs in English and Maths, and a passion for tourism is essential.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of excellent customer service and a genuine passion to work within tourism.
• Dedicated to achieving goals, targets and a Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification.
• Self-motivated and willing to act on feedback, remaining positive when faced with challenges.
• Willing to embrace change and adapt to new ways of working.
• A team player who engages and collaborates with our customers and colleagues.
• An organised individual who takes pride in their work and able to communicate effectively.
• Grade 9 - 4 GCSE or equivalent in both English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Use your passion to inspire our customers and colleagues whilst enjoying a great amount of fun.
• Your drive to achieve will lead you to exceed your sales and objectives.
• Embrace change and rise to the challenges of a customer-engaged role face-to-face and virtually.
• Receive support and training on a variety of systems empowering you to enhance your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Complete practical and written assignments via your online learning platform.

Job description

Here at TUI, you’ll find we’re an inclusive company with a culture of care and by joining the Retail Team as an Apprentice Travel Advisor in our Telford Mall store we’ll provide a valuable insight into the world of travel and fully support you in working towards the Level 3 Travel Consultant Apprenticeship. Our two‑year Apprenticeship Scheme is structured to develop you in becoming a destination expert so that you can recommend and sell holidays, cruise, UK Breaks and additional products. You’ll put all customers at the heart of our business by creating unforgettable holiday experiences that make us the best‑loved holiday company. The role offers a varied shift pattern each week including weekends, bank holidays and evenings at some of our busier stores.

About Our Offer

• TUI offers a starting salary of £8.05 per hour which increases after the first year.
• Be rewarded for exceeding your targets with our commission scheme.
• Enjoy fantastic holiday benefits, discounts, special offers and the ability to purchase additional TUI time off.
• Benefit from our Health and Wellbeing across key areas – Financial, Health, Social, Community and Career.
• Investment in your development and career progression.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.

About The Job

• Use your passion to inspire our customers and colleagues whilst enjoying a great amount of fun.
• Your drive to achieve will lead you to exceed your sales and objectives, in Retail we call it ‘Smashing your Targets’.
• Embrace change and rise to the challenges of a customer‑engaged role face‑to‑face and virtually.
• If things don’t go to plan, your colleague network will actively help you investigate and resolve any question or complaint.
• Receive support and training on a variety of systems empowering you to enhance your knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently adapt your style to help answer questions whilst bringing memorable holidays to life for our customers.
• You’ll be given time within your working week to complete practical and written assignments via your online learning platform and with the support of your manager and a dedicated learning coach you'll be guided through your apprenticeship with the aim to achieve a Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification.

About You

• Good knowledge of excellent customer service and a genuine passion to work within tourism.
• Dedicated to achieving goals, targets and a Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification.
• Self‑motivated and willing to act on feedback, remaining positive when faced with challenges.
• Willing to embrace change and adapt to new ways of working.
• A team player who engages and collaborates with our customers and colleagues.
• An organised individual who takes pride in their work and able to communicate effectively.
• Grade 9 – 4 GCSE or equivalent in both English and Maths.
• Able to work a varied shift pattern each week in line with shop opening and closing times.

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

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To apply for this role, please answer the questions fully. Part of the application process will require you to complete an online assessment, you'll receive an email to complete this once your application has been submitted.