SHE Advisor

United Infrastructure; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel service provider is seeking a customer service professional in Milton Keynes, UK. The role involves providing exceptional service, building client relationships, and achieving sales goals. Ideal candidates should have previous travel or luxury retail experience and demonstrate strong product knowledge. The position is full-time and offers a range of benefits including a pension plan, vacation days, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Company pension plan

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance program

Recruitment referral bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience in travel industry and customer service is required.
• Luxury retail experience is a plus.
• Ability to design custom itineraries based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer service and build client relationships.
• Conduct face-to-face sales meetings with clients.
• Support partnerships and conduct client events.

Skills

Exceptional product knowledge

Client relationship building

Sales goal achievement

CRM proficiency

Job description

A&K Travel Group is a dynamic collection of travel and cruise companies, including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, and the world's oldest travel agency, Cox & Kings. We create unique, immersive travel experiences worldwide. Our people make us a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment with ongoing training and global career opportunities. We also make a difference: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has supported communities for 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for exceptional client care during the pandemic. About The Role Providing a world-class, personal customer service, demonstrating exceptional product knowledge, and building quality client relationships to achieve business goals whilst being an ambassador for Abercrombie & Kent and Harrods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency of destination knowledge worldwide and product (Tailor Made, Small Group Journeys, LECs, Private Jet, Inspiring Expeditions)
• Meet or exceed established sales goals
• Conduct face to face client sales meetings and appointments
• Develop and maintain a network of existing and new clientele through outbound sales calls, emails and in-person appointments (including international) in order to build relationships
• Build client base of repeat business
• Proactive engagement of database
• Exude the Harrods' standards: manners, presentation and service
• Contribute to and attend client events
• Support partnerships with other Harrods' concessions
• Actively manage guest relationships with a variety of touch points (e.g., acknowledge birthdays, anniversaries, etc)
• Design custom tailor‑made itineraries in consultation with guests for FIT and custom groups
• Evaluate pricing received from DMC or Third Party suppliers to ensure value (A&K value and price value)
• Communicate and advocate product and price value in support of successful conversions
• Confirm required services with DMC and Third Party suppliers
• Confidently use the CRM
• Manage all financial aspects of booking in Travel Studio according to company guidelines
• Ensure all Travel Studio booking details are complete and accurate in accordance with department guidelines
• Maximize conversions by following up on Option Quote and Quote Pending bookings in established timeframe
• Research flight schedules, hotel availability and other Amadeus procedures as necessary
• Meet or exceed established A&K Service standards
• Maintain a minimum number of hours available on the phone per department guidelines
• Collaborate with Sales Assistants to coordinate all pre and final documents, and assist with guest/TA contact
• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate booking process and sales
• Assist Guest Relations on post tour issues to ensure guest satisfaction is maintained
• Sales projects as determined by management

About You

• Previous travel experience
• Luxury retail experience

What We Offer

• Company pension plan from start of employment, with employer contributions increasing after 5 and 10 years of service
• 25 days annual leave – in addition to bank holidays, plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days
• Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family)
• Discounted gym membership – we offer a contribution of up to £35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or other gyms through GymFlex
• Life assurance
• Enhanced paid parental leave – 18 weeks full pay regardless of gender
• Employee assistance program – includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling
• £1,000 recruitment referral bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Regular social events

If you have any queries about the position, please email [e-mail]

EEO Statement: Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.