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Travel Consultant - Manchester, Greater Manchester

Trailfinders

Manchester

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading travel company in Manchester is seeking a passionate Travel Consultant to provide exceptional travel advice and planning for a diverse clientele. With a focus on exceeding expectations, successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and numerous travel benefits. Ideal applicants will possess strong geographical awareness and sales skills. Join a friendly team and embark on a rewarding travel career with great advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped incentives
Comprehensive training
Performance-related promotions
Annual trips and awards ceremony
Daily lunch provided
Contributory pension scheme
Eye-care vouchers
Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

  • Passion for travel and strong worldwide geographical knowledge.
  • First-hand experience in travel to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, or Asia is desirable.
  • Experience in a target-based sales role preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Advise and plan travel for clients, matching products to their needs.
  • Foster exceptional client relationships.
  • Exceed expectations in service and sales.

Skills

Geographical awareness
Sales skills
Client relations
Persuasive skills
Target-driven attitude
Job description
Travel Consultant – Manchester, Greater Manchester

Working for Trailfinders

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