Travel Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury tour operator in Manchester seeks a Travel Consultant to design bespoke itineraries across Australasia. The ideal candidate will have proven travel sales experience, strong GDS skills, and a passion for luxury travel. This role offers a salary of up to £30,000 DOE, generous bonuses, and hybrid working options. Additionally, there are travel perks, ongoing training, and a collaborative team culture. If you're ready to inspire extraordinary journeys, apply today.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous commission

Travel perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling travel, ideally tailor-made long-haul itineraries.
• Strong destination knowledge and personal travel experience across Australasia.
• GDS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and sell bespoke, luxury itineraries throughout Australasia.
• Provide exceptional customer service and a highly personalised sales experience.
• Use GDS to manage bookings effectively.

Skills

Sales ability

GDS experience

Destination knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Galileo

Amadeus

Sabre

Job description

Role: Travel Consultant - Australia

Location: Luxury Tour Operator | Hybrid (Manchester)

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits, Incentives & Commission

Hours: Monday-Friday (office hours) + Saturdays on a fair rota

Are you a passionate, knowledgeable Australasia travel expert with strong sales skills and GDS experience? Do you thrive in creating unforgettable, tailor‑made luxury itineraries covering Australia? Join a leading luxury tour operator in Manchester and take your career to the next level.

About the Role

As a Travel Consultant - Australia, you will craft exceptional, high‑end tailor‑made holidays across the diverse and exciting destinations of Australasia. You'll use your expert destination knowledge, GDS proficiency, and sales flair to delight customers and maximise sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities as a Travel Consultant - Australia

• Design and sell bespoke, luxury itineraries throughout Australasia
• Provide exceptional customer service, delivering a highly personalised and consultative sales experience
• Use GDS to manage bookings, flights, and travel arrangements efficiently
• Meet and exceed sales targets, delivering strong conversion and revenue performance
• Build lasting relationships with clients, ensuring repeat business and referrals
• Stay up-to-date on Australia travel trends, products, luxury hotels, and unique experiences

About You as a Travel Consultant - Australia

• Proven experience selling travel, ideally tailor‑made long‑haul itineraries
• Strong destination knowledge and personal travel experience across Australasia
• GDS experience is essential (e.g. Galileo, Amadeus, Sabre)
• A passion for luxury travel and delivering exceptional service
• A motivated self‑starter with strong sales ability and a consultative approach
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

What's On Offer as a Travel Consultant - Australia

• Competitive basic salary up to £30,000 DOE
• Generous commission, bonuses & incentives
• Hybrid working (3 days at home, 2 in office)
• Travel perks & discounted luxury holidays
• Ongoing training, career development & fam trips
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

If you're a travel professional with a love for Australia and a talent for sales, we'd love to hear from you – send your CV to or call Nichola on (phone number removed).

Apply today and inspire extraordinary journeys.