Travel Consultant: Personalised Getaways & Local Perks

Travel Trade Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Uncapped commission (OTE £35k)

Exclusive travel perks

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Travel Trade Recruitment is partnering with an Independent Travel Agency in the Tunbridge Wells / Ashford area to recruit an experienced Travel Agent. The role focuses on in-store, phone and email client engagement, turning dream holidays into tailored itineraries.

You will build lasting relationships, manage bookings end-to-end, and stay ahead of industry trends while driving sales through local events and referrals. 35-hour work week, with exclusive perks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in travel industry, client-facing roles
• A natural relationship-builder with a talent for creating trust and rapport
• Solid destination knowledge and product expertise
• Strong sales drive to meet (and beat) targets
• Comfortable using digital tools and booking platforms (GDS experience a plus)
• A confident communicator who loves working with people
• Detail-oriented and highly organised

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with a portfolio of loyal clients through exceptional service.
• Design tailored itineraries within budget based on client preferences.
• Own the booking process from flights, hotels, tours, and transfers.
• Stay ahead of travel trends to recommend hot destinations and deals.
• Proactively grow the client base through networking, local events, and referrals.
• Handle changes or cancellations with efficiency and empathy.

Skills

Client relationship-building

Sales skills

Destination knowledge

GDS experience

Booking platforms

Communication skills

Organised

Tools

GDS systems

Job description

Travel Trade Recruitment is partnering with an Independent Travel Agency in the Tunbridge Wells / Ashford area to recruit an experienced Travel Agent. The role focuses on in-store, phone and email client engagement, turning dream holidays into tailored itineraries.

You will build lasting relationships, manage bookings end-to-end, and stay ahead of industry trends while driving sales through local events and referrals. 35-hour work week, with exclusive perks.