Travel Consultant - Manchester, Greater Manchester

Trailfinders; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

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.