Travel Consultant - Southampton, Hampshire

Trailfinders; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Travel Consultant to provide tailored travel advice and planning for clients. The role requires a passion for travel and the ability to develop strong client relationships. Candidates should have sales experience or a strong drive to succeed in sales. Benefits include competitive salaries, excellent training, and worldwide travel opportunities, all in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Educational trips

Free daily lunch

Corporate clothing provided

Pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• First-hand travel experience in areas like Australia, USA, or Asia is desirable.
• Experience in a target-based sales role is preferred.
• Persuasive and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise and plan travel for various client needs.
• Match products to clients' unique travel requirements.
• Exceed clients' expectations with exceptional service.

Skills

Passion for travel

Strong worldwide geographical awareness

Sales skills

Ability to forge client relationships

Job description

Travel Consultant - Southampton, Hampshire

Working for Trailfinders

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