Travel Consultant - Bournemouth, Dorset

Trailfinders; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trailfinders is hiring a Travel Consultant for their Bournemouth Travel Centre. This role involves advising clients on travel plans, with a focus on exceeding expectations through exceptional service. Passion for travel and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, with a competitive salary and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped incentives

Industry-leading induction training

Career advancement opportunities

Exciting worldwide travel opportunities

Generous leave allowance (up to 40 days)

Daily lunch provided on-site

Contributory pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Essential: Passion for travel, strong geographical awareness.
• Desirable: Experience in Australia, USA, Asia.
• Preferred: Experience in target-based sales role.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and plan travel for a wide client base.
• Build exceptional client relationships.

Skills

Geographical Awareness

Persuasive Skills

Results-Oriented Mindset

Job description

Working for Trailfinders

We are now accepting applications for the position of Travel Consultant in our Bournemouth Travel Centre.

What We Look For

Trailfinders Travel Consultants pride themselves on their ability to advise on and plan travel for a wide client base, matching products with clients' individual needs, no matter how complex. We aim to exceed expectations at every opportunity.

A passion for travel and strong geographical awareness are essential. First-hand experience in areas such as Australia & New Zealand, USA & Canada, or Asia is desirable.

You should enjoy working with the public and be capable of building exceptional client relationships.

Experience in a target-based sales role is preferred; however, a drive to succeed in sales, with persuasive and influencing skills, and a results-oriented mindset are also valued.

What We Offer

• The most competitive salary in the industry – after 2 years, earning potential up to £42k including uncapped incentives.
• Industry-leading induction training, ongoing coaching, and development.
• Performance-related promotions and career advancement opportunities through internal promotion policies.
• Excellent worldwide travel opportunities, a dedicated Staff Travel Team, a generous leave allowance (up to 40 days), sabbatical options, and educational trips. This year, 50% of Consultants will participate in an educational trip.
• Annual trip and awards ceremony for top performers.
• A friendly, professional environment with like-minded travel enthusiasts.
• Social events, supplier functions, team nights out, and subsidised departmental parties.
• Daily lunch provided on-site.
• Corporate clothing for sales and frontline staff.
• Contributory pension scheme, eye-care vouchers, and interest-free season ticket loans.