Retail Travel Advisor

Virgin Atlantic; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Industry-leading Staff Travel with up7

Uncapped commission

Virgin Ventures learning opportunities

Contributory pension

Vivienne Westwood uniform

Résumé du poste

Virgin Atlantic Holidays is expanding its premium travel advisory team at Westfield White City. You’ll help guests discover unforgettable holidays and get the most out of every journey, delivering premium service in every interaction.

Join a brand-new store with an uncapped commission scheme, industry-leading staff travel, and opportunities to grow knowledge through Virgin Ventures. Flexible hours and shift-based work support a vibrant, luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills with a premium experience mindset.
• Proven ability to hit performance targets in a fast-paced sales/retail setting.
• Experience in airline/travel or luxury service is desirable.
• Passion for premium travel with knowledge of destinations and trends.
• Strong ability to build long-term guest relationships via personalised service.

Responsabilités

• Deliver premium service during every interaction, pre- and post-sale.
• Identify opportunities to maximise sales and guest experiences.
• Maintain expert knowledge of destinations, products and trends.
• Work with the team to support daily store success and sales culture.
• Provide after-sales support and handle guest enquiries and amendments.

Connaissances

Customer service

Sales excellence

Building guest relationships

Premium travel knowledge

Effective communication

Adaptability

Description du poste

Salary: £27,454 with the opportunity to earn commission

Location: Westfield White City

Contract: Permanent – Full time and Part time available

Hours: Shift-based, retail stores operate 7 days a week between 9:00am and 9:00pm. This role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Please note that applications may close early due to a high volume of applications.

In a nutshell

We’re turning up the red at Westfield White City.

We're delighted to be expanding our retail presence across London, bringing Virgin Atlantic Holidays to this iconic location.

Our brand-new store marks another milestone as Virgin Atlantic Holidays enters a new era of premium travel retail. As we continue our ambition to become the most loved travel company, we're creating an inspiring new space where our expert Holiday Advisors help guests discover unforgettable holidays and get the most out of every journey.

If you're passionate about delivering premium experiences and want to be part of an exciting new chapter for Virgin Atlantic Holidays, we'd love to welcome you to our brand-new store as one of our Virgin Atlantic Holidays Personal Travel Advisors.

Day to day

As we enter this next exciting chapter, we have the ambition to become the brand of choice in premium long-haul travel. Your passion for connecting people with extraordinary travel experiences knows no bounds. Whether through social media, hosting inspiring events or engaging with the local community, you'll continually seek creative ways to introduce new guests to the Virgin Atlantic Holidays experience.

Working alongside our award-winning Retail team who share your passion and dedication to delivering outstanding guest service, you will:

• Deliver premium service during every interaction, both pre- and post-sale, while actively identifying opportunities to maximise sales and create memorable guest experiences, embodying our values of 'Think Red', 'Make Friends' and 'Be Amazing'.
• No two days are the same. One moment you'll be helping a couple plan their honeymoon in the Maldives, the next you'll be inspiring a family to discover Orlando, before welcoming guests into the store for an exclusive travel event.
• Consistently achieve and exceed personal and team performance targets, including sales and guest experience metrics, through a proactive, guest-focused approach, taking ownership of enquiries and converting opportunities into bookings.
• Maintain expert knowledge of destinations, products, hotels and travel trends, demonstrating a proactive approach to staying up to date with new products, hotel offerings and destination updates. Use your passion for luxury travel to confidently inspire guests and drive sales.
• Work collaboratively with your team to support the day-to-day success of the store, contributing to a positive, high-performing sales culture.
• Provide exceptional after-sales support, taking ownership of guest enquiries, amendments and travel-related requests, ensuring every guest receives a seamless experience from booking through to travel and beyond.

About you

We're looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, natural warmth and charisma, and a genuine passion for travel and tourism. We're also looking for the following:

• Demonstrated customer service skills with a passion and desire to deliver a premium experience.
• Proven ability to achieve performance targets and key KPIs in a fast-paced sales or retail environment.
• Previous experience within the airline, travel, tourism, hospitality, or luxury service industry is desirable.
• A passion for premium travel, with a commitment to staying informed about destinations, trends, and exceptional travel experiences.
• Strong ability to build long-term guest relationships through personalised service, trust, and tailored recommendations.
• Confident in creating genuine connections to convert enquiries into bookings, and making guests feel valued, understood, and supported.
• Skilled at communicating value over price, confidently positioning premium products and experiences in a calm and reassuring way.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a positive, solution-focused approach to working in a fast-changing environment.

Our guests love to travel outside traditional office hours, so our stores are open seven days a week. You'll work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings and weekends, with plenty of notice through our rota planning.

This isn't a traditional retail role. Every conversation and every holiday is unique. You'll build lasting relationships, create unforgettable travel experiences, and help guests plan life's biggest moments while representing one of the world's most loved travel brands. Whether you've worked in travel, luxury retail, hospitality or another customer-focused environment, we'll help you become a destination expert.

What we offer

With our blended training programme, you'll be able to confidently recommend and sell holidays, ensuring our guests have the best store experience!

And that's not all! You'll also enjoy these fantastic perks:

• Industry-leading Staff Travel benefits with up to seven flights a year to any Virgin Atlantic destination (did someone say Barbados?)
• Go above and beyond and get rewarded for it. Our uncapped commission scheme rewards great guest experiences and outstanding sales performance, giving you the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings.
• Develop your knowledge through Virgin Ventures, with exclusive learning opportunities and partnerships with leading tourist boards and travel suppliers.
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• Our iconic Vivienne Westwood uniform in your choice of styles!#

Accessibility and inclusion

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or additional support, you can let us know in your application. If you’d prefer to speak to someone directly before or during your application, interview or assessment, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]. We know every role and candidate is different, so we’ll discuss the adjustments available for the role and at each stage of recruitment, and how best to support you.

At Virgin Atlantic, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. Whatever your background, identity, experience or perspective, we’d love to hear from you.