Street Sales Representative/London

RATP Dev / Tootbus; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent transport company in Central London is seeking enthusiastic SALES REPRESENTATIVES to join their On-Street Sales team. The role involves promoting and selling tickets for sightseeing tours, providing excellent customer service while engaging with international tourists. Ideal candidates should possess sales experience and a passion for customer care. The position is seasonal with opportunities for permanent roles based on performance, featuring a pay rate of £13 per hour, with additional commission potential.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for excellent customer care.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain high standards of presentation.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell tickets for sightseeing tours covering London's main attractions.
• Provide excellent customer service and offer local advice.

Skills

Customer care skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales orientation

Presentation standards

Job description

We are seeking talented, enthusiastic, dynamic, and customer-oriented SALES REPRESENTATIVES to join our On-Street Sales team. You will play a key role in driving sales and increasing revenue throughout the season.

This is a varied and enjoyable role where you will meet people from around the world and help them make the most of their visit using our range of tours and experiences. Ideal candidates will have sales, retail, or customer service experience.

As an ambassador for TOOTBUS London, you will proactively promote and sell tickets for sightseeing tours covering London's main attractions. Providing excellent customer service, promoting our products, and offering local advice are essential responsibilities.

Experience and Skills

• Passion and flair for excellent customer care, with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• High standards of presentation, punctuality, and teamwork.
• A passion for sales and a results-oriented approach.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Job Specifics

• Seasonal short-term contract until 30 September 2025, with potential for permanent opportunities after a successful first season. Contract duration is flexible.
• Ability to work outdoors in a tourist environment in Central London.
• Average of 9 hours per day, any 5 days a week.
• Weekend work is essential.
• Availability during peak season from April to August.
• Pay Rate: Basic rate of £13 per hour, increasing to £13.52 on 31 March 2025. Commission can be earned, averaging between £20–£40 daily based on personal sales, with potential for more during spring and summer. Note: No fulfilment bonus is available.

RATP Dev, a subsidiary of the RATP Group, operates urban and interurban transport networks in 13 countries with over 20,000 employees. Our subsidiaries deliver performance, dynamism, and reliability to our customers.

Since 2014, RATP Dev has developed hop-on hop-off sightseeing services with open-top double-decker buses in several cities worldwide. These activities are managed by a dedicated Business Unit, mainly operating in London, Bath, Paris, and Brussels under the brand: TOOTBUS.

TOOTBUS London offers customers the chance to explore iconic London via hop-on, hop-off routes and themed tours. Despite challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic, we launched a new brand to position TOOTBUS as a leader in customer experience.

We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics.