Travel Sales Specialist

Audley Travel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel company is seeking a Japan Travel Sales Specialist in Leeds to create personalized travel experiences. Candidates should have sales and customer service expertise, a passion for travel, and excellent communication skills. This role includes engaging clients throughout their journey and requires attention to detail due to administrative tasks. Salary ranges from £29,800 to £33,800 plus commission. The position offers hybrid work options and various benefits, including enhanced family leave and discounted company trips.

Benefits

Life insurance

Healthshield health-cash plan

Holiday entitlement: 25 days

Minimum of 3 days a week in the office

Discounted company trips

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in consultative sales and customer service.
• Keen eye for detail with strong administrative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for travel and helping others explore the world.

Responsibilities

• Engage and guide clients from first contact to return.
• Educate clients on their destinations and itineraries.

Skills

Consultative sales

Customer service

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Embark on your next adventure with Audley Travel. We are looking for a Japan Travel Sales Specialist to start in January or February 2026. If you are a sales professional who is passionate about travel and customer service, and you have travelled to Japan, we would love to hear from you.

Role Highlights

• Create dream holidays: plan personalised, bespoke trips for our clients using your travel expertise.
• Incredible training and educational trips: enjoy a 2–4 week familiarisation trip to the destination you will specialise in (currently Japan, Vietnam, Kenya, Italy, Egypt and New Zealand).
• Sales targets: hit monthly goals while building lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Engage and guide clients from first contact to return.
• Educate clients on their destinations and answer any questions about their itineraries.

Requirements

• Prior experience in consultative sales and customer service.
• Keen eye for detail (the role involves extensive administrative work).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for encouraging others to see the world.

What’s In It For You

• Salary £29 800 – £33 800+ in year one with guaranteed commission.
• Life insurance and Healthshield health‑cash plan.
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days rising to 30 days with length of service.
• A day off for your birthday and for volunteering.
• Hybrid work options with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
• Gympass and benefits platform with discounts and cashback.
• Enhanced family leave, pension scheme, and sabbatical leave.
• Discounted company trips for you, friends, and family.

Interview Process

Our interview process involves three main stages. A recruiter will review your application personally. If successful, you will be invited to complete a video submission using the Hire Vue platform. Finally, you will meet with the hiring team.