Retail travel manger

CM recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel agency based in Basingstoke is seeking a Retail Travel Manager to lead a team and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing a travel agency and possess strong leadership qualities. This role offers a salary up to £30,000, along with uncapped commissions and 34 days of holiday. Please send your CV to apply.

Benefits

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Uncapped commissions

Opportunities for educationals

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a retail travel agency is a must.
• Tenacious and driven with a proven track record of achieving targets.
• Ability to inspire and motivate your team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver results by achieving store targets and KPIs.
• Inspire and mentor a sales team of up to 8 people.
• Develop local marketing strategies for business growth.

Skills

Experience managing a retail travel agency

Proven track record of reaching personal targets

Leadership skills

Flexible and adaptable

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Confidence in client interactions

Job description

Retail Travel manager -Required for this established independent travel company within a shop based in the outskirts of Glasgow. They are looking for an experience retail travel manager and will pay up to £30,000 + great comm and benefits.

Retail travel mangers duties

• Delivering results, including driving individual and store targets as well as achievement set KPI
• Inspire, motivate and mentor a sales team of up to 8 people, helping them flourish and ensure they reach their potential
• Work with your team on their own Personal Development Plans and set goals for progression and achievement
• Bring new ideas to the table for business growth, driving in-store events and liaising with marketing to work on a localised marketing strategy
• Ensure your store is delivering on all sales targets and is contributing to business profitability
• Lead by example, being hands on, with exceptional customer service and have a real passion for people.

Retail travel managers skills required

• Previous experience managing a retail travel agency store is a must
• Tenacious and driven with a proven track record of reaching and exceeding personal targets
• You’ll be a leader by nature, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team on a daily basis
• Flexible and adaptable to changeable or reactive situations
• You should be very commercially aware, with an eye for detail, opportunity and keeping abreast of competitor activity
• Communication skills are essential
• We’re looking for an individual that can confidently communicate with people at all levels of the business and adapt accordingly when speaking with clients

Retail Manager other info:

• Within easy commute of public transport
• Opportunities for educationals
• Busy commuter town
• 34 days holiday, including Bank holidays
• Uncapped commissions on offer plus Managers incentives
• Salary up to £30k
• Hours of work – 9.30am – 5.30am Mon- Sat , closed Sundays

If you are interested in the above role please email your cv to [e-mail] quoting KR59113