Travel Manager

Platinum Travel Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel company is seeking an experienced Travel Team Manager to oversee a remote sales and booking team. The role requires management experience in a travel context and strong knowledge of Switzerland. Responsibilities include developing client relationships, customising itineraries, and leading the team. This position offers lucrative bonuses and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Lucrative bonus

Great working team

Custom experiences

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a retail travel agent or tour operator.
• Must have strong knowledge of Switzerland.
• Ability to learn new operating systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with clients and handling enquiries.
• Creating bespoke itineraries based on client needs.
• Managing requests, itineraries and bookings.

Skills

Strong Switzerland knowledge

Meticulous attention to detail

Good with numbers

Enthusiasm for travel experiences

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Travel Team Manager to join a highly successful luxury travel company working remotely. Our client specializes in multi-day custom itineraries for discerning travellers and offers custom experiences & solutions throughout Switzerland. This is an exciting role for a manager from a retail travel agent or tour operator seeking a remote role with strong Switzerland knowledge.

We are looking for an experienced travel professional with strong Switzerland knowledge to step in as manager of the sales and booking team. Lucrative bonus and a great working team is on offer along with many other perks.

Travel Team Manager Duties:

• Building relationships with clients and handling enquiries.
• Creating bespoke day tour itineraries based on client needs.
• Managing requests, itineraries and bookings from travel agents and direct customers
• Involvement in product.
• Managing the team.
• Creation of customised itineraries.
• Managing guide & supplier relationships.
• Booking guides, tickets and suppliers.
• Sourcing and booking client accommodation.

Travel Team Manager Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in management within a retail travel agent or tour operator with strong Switzerland knowledge.
• Meticulous attention to detail & must be good with numbers.
• Ability to learn new operating systems quickly.
• Enthusiasm & passion for providing the best tour experiences in Switzerland.