Retail Travel Manager

C&M Travel Recruitment; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end independent retail travel agency near Crewe is seeking a Retail Travel Manager to lead a small team. In this full-time role, you will participate in sales, manage rota and annual leave, and inspire your team. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail travel, excellent communication skills, and a strong geographical knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and five weeks of holiday, with the chance to travel and free parking.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday

Opportunities to travel

Free parking

Bonus and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in the travel industry, especially in retail travel is essential.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of global geography is important.

Responsibilities

• Participate in sales while managing and developing the team.
• Handle managerial duties such as staff scheduling.
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve sales goals.

Skills

Travel industry experience ideally in retail travel

Previous management experience

Strong worldwide geographical knowledge

Excellent selling and communication skills

Extensive first-hand travel experience

Job description

Retail Travel Manager required for this high-end independent retail travel agency based near Crewe in Cheshire.They are looking for an Retail Travel Manager to lead a small team in a retail branch.This is a full time role based in the branch with a competitive salary dependent on experience plus bonus and incentive.

Retail Travel Manager responsibilities :

• Actively participate in sales whilst also managing, coaching and developing the team
• Managerial duties such as managing rota and annual leave
• Inspire, mentor and motivate a small team

Roll out new processes and procedures

Health and safety procedures and ensure the branch is tidy with brochures fully stocked etc..

Retail Travel Manager skills required :

• Travel industry experience ideally in retail travel
• Previous management experience advantageous
• Strong worldwide geographical knowledge
• Excellent selling and communication skills
• Extensive first-hand travel experience

Additional information :

• 5 days per week including 2 Saturdays per month (no Sundays or Bank Holidays)
• Competitive salary plus bonus and incentives
• 5 weeks holiday
• Opportunities to travel
• Free parking