Travel Consultant - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Trailfinders; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trailfinders seeks a Travel Consultant at their Cheltenham Travel Centre. Candidates should have a passion for travel and the ability to build strong client relationships while advising on travel plans for a diverse clientele. This role offers competitive salary potential with extensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and excellent travel benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Industry-leading Training

Performance-based Promotions

Worldwide Travel Opportunities

Generous Leave Allowance

Sabbatical Options

Daily Lunch Provided

Corporate Clothing Supplied

Pension Scheme

Eye-care Vouchers

Interest-free Transport Loans

Qualifications

• Passion for travel with first-hand experience in regions like Australia, USA, or Asia.
• Ability to build exceptional client relationships.
• Strong persuasive and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and plan travel for a diverse client base.
• Match products to individual client needs.

Skills

Sales Skills

Geographical Awareness

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Working for Trailfinders

We are now accepting applications for the position of Travel Consultant in our Cheltenham 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 the appropriate products with the client's individual needs, no matter how complex. They aim to exceed expectations at every opportunity.

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

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

Experience in a target-based sales role is preferred; however, a strong drive to succeed in sales, 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 an uncapped incentive scheme.
• Industry-leading induction training, ongoing coaching, and development.
• Performance-based promotions and career advancement opportunities, with internal promotion policies for specialist and senior sales roles.
• Excellent worldwide travel opportunities, including support from a dedicated Staff Travel Team, a generous leave allowance (up to 40 days per year), sabbatical options, and educational trips—50% of Consultants participate in an educational trip this year.
• Annual trips and awards ceremonies for top performers.
• A friendly, professional environment with like-minded travel enthusiasts.
• Social events such as supplier functions, team nights out, and subsidised Christmas and summer parties.
• Daily lunch provided on-site.
• Corporate clothing supplied.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Eye-care vouchers.
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport.