Travel Consultant - Kingston Upon Thames, London

Trailfinders; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel consultancy in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Travel Consultant to advise clients on travel arrangements. Applicants should have a passion for travel, strong sales skills, and the ability to form exceptional client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and excellent travel opportunities, including up to 40 days leave per year.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Performance-related promotions

Up to 40 days leave per year

Daily lunch provided

Corporate clothing

Contributory pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• First-hand travel experience in regions like Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Canada is desirable.
• Experience in a target-based sales role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and plan travel to meet client’s unique needs.
• Forge exceptional client relationships and exceed expectations.

Skills

Passion for travel

Strong worldwide geographical awareness

Client relationship building

Persuasive and influencing skills

Drive to succeed in sales

Job description

Travel Consultant - Kingston Upon Thames, London

Working for Trailfinders

We are now accepting applications for the position of Travel Consultant in our New Opening Kingston Travel Centre in Spring 2025.

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 £47k 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.