Travel Consultant - Middle East & Egypt

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking a dedicated Travel Consultant for the Middle East and Egypt. The role involves selling travel packages, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets while demonstrating a passion and in-depth knowledge of the Middle East. Ideal candidates will have experience in bespoke travel sales and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, commission opportunities, and various benefits, including annual leave, private healthcare, and the potential for research trips.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Private healthcare

Travel insurance

Sabbatical option after five years

Qualifications

• Experience in a Middle East travel sales role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Middle East destinations.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Sell to clients via various channels including email and phone.
• Produce, price, and amend travel itineraries.
• Maximise retention of existing customers and generate new bookings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Middle East destinations

Customer relationship management

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting a specialist Middle East sales consultant to join our team, a position which offers excellent prospects within our award-winning tour operator. Our key requirements are a passion for, and knowledge of the Middle East (Egypt , Jordan , Oman , Morocco). This position is a very hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about Th Middle East, be highly organised, driven, be an excellent communicator, and clearly understand our customers' needs.
The Job:
* Selling to clients via email, phone, letter and in person
* Producing, pricing and amending itineraries
* Generating bookings from new customers through all appropriate channels
* Maximising retention of existing customers
* Achieving and exceeding pre-set sales targets
* Overseeing your Service Team in the production of documentation for your clients
* Checking that welcome home packs have gone to your clients prior to their return
* Contacting clients on return, thanking them for booking with us, obtaining feedback and nurturing for next trip
* Expanding and developing existing product
* Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers and country tourist boards
* Researching and updating destinations, activity, and hotel information
* Involvement in the product and pricing planning processes, including assisting purchasing team with the negotiation of improved supplier contracts
* The possibility of research trips
* Taking an active role in team meetings
* Participating in company events, sometimes outside office hours
* Supporting the marketing team with ideas for social media and PR requests

Skills Required:
* Passion for, and demonstrable knowledge of The Middle East Destinations
* Experience of working in a Middle East travel sales role at the bespoke end of travel
* Proven ability to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
* Strong communication skills
* A personable manner

The Package:
* Salary £30,000 - £35,000 + Commission
* 23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days.
* Research trips overseas approximately every 12-18 months
* Contributory pension scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Private healthcare
* Travel insurance
* Sabbatical option after five years of continuous service
Interested:
* If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or call/email Helen (phone number removed) (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Travel Consultant - Middle East & Egypt

Company:

Location:

Posted:

Jul 22nd 2025

Closes:

Aug 22nd 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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