Travel Consultant - Carlisle, Cumbria

Trailfinders; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel consultancy is hiring a Travel Consultant for their Carlisle Travel Centre. The role encompasses advising clients on tailored travel options and building strong relationships. Ideal candidates will have a passion for travel and sales experience. The position offers a competitive salary with incentives and numerous travel opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped incentives

Excellent training and career advancement

Generous leave allowance (up to 40 days)

Daily lunch provided

Corporate clothing provided

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for travel and first-hand experience in regions like Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, or Asia.
• Experience in target-based sales roles is ideal, with strong influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on travel options that meet their individual needs.
• Build and maintain exceptional client relationships.

Skills

Strong persuasive skills

Worldwide geographical awareness

Client relationship management

Job description

Travel Consultant - Carlisle, Cumbria

Working for Trailfinders

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

What we look for

Trailfinders Travel Consultants pride themselves on their ability to advise on and plan travel to a wide client base, exactly matching the appropriate products with the client's individual and unique needs, no matter how complex the requirements are, and to exceed their expectations at every opportunity.

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

You will love dealing with the public and be able to forge exceptional client relationships.

Ideally you will have experience of working in a target‑based sales role, otherwise you will have a drive to succeed in sales with proven persuasive and influencing skills and a results oriented nature.

What we offer

The most competitive salary in the industry – After 2 years you could be earning up to £42k including an uncapped incentive scheme!

• The best induction training in the industry as well as supportive and comprehensive ongoing coaching and development.
• Performance related promotions and real career advancement opportunities based on a policy of internal promotion for all specialist and senior sales positions and internal recruitment for many of our head office roles in London.
• Excellent worldwide travel opportunities including a dedicated Staff Travel Team on hand to assist with your holiday bookings, a generous leave allowance (up to 40 days per year), the opportunity for sales staff to take a period of sabbatical leave and educational trips: this year 50% of Consultants will take part in an educational trip.
• Annual trip and awards ceremony for our top performers.
• A friendly and professional environment working with like‑minded people who love travel.
• Great socialising opportunities including supplier functions, team nights out and subsidised departmental Christmas and summer parties.
• Daily lunch provided on the premises.
• Corporate Clothing provided to each member of sales and frontline support staff.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Eye‑care vouchers.
• Interest free season ticket loan on public transport.