Vista - Cruise Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a confident and sales-driven individual to lead a dynamic team at their Sunderland office. This exciting role involves managing the Vista Sales Call Centre, where you'll inspire and develop agents to deliver exceptional customer service. With a commitment to team growth and a positive attitude, you will play a crucial role in achieving monthly targets while fostering a motivating work environment. Join a company with over 40 years of experience in the travel industry, where your contributions will directly impact the success and development of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing sales teams.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team to achieve sales targets.
• Conduct daily audits and provide constructive feedback.
• Build relationships between departments.

Skills

Sales Management

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Job description

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As the UK’s largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel specialises in providing good value, quality holidays alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 Branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland, is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years, and continue to grow each year.

What are we looking for?

This is an exciting role for a confident, sales driven individual who has good leadership qualities and a positive can do attitude. Assisting with the day to day operation of the Vista Sales Call Centre, you will manage, coach and develop a team of agents, motivating them to deliver exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for delivering the team targets on a monthly basis.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Supervise and lead by example whilst motivating a team
• Maximise team sales to achieve targets
• Pro-actively identify/address performance and conduct issues
• Carry out daily enquiry audits and KPI reviews
• Assist in emergency or operational difficulties
• Pro-actively build and maintain relationships between departments and divisions
• Provide motivational and inspiring daily Buzz sessions
• Assist with call monitoring and providing constructive feedback
• Effectively communicate and positively promote organisational changes
• Encourage training opportunities within the workplace
• Motivate, praise and encourage staff through open and honest communication
• Ensure administration and customer service standards are upheld and in line with company standards

What competencies we are looking for?

• Commitment to contribute to the growth of the business and the development of the team
• Ensure that the company values are demonstrated at all times and that others follow this standard
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels
• Effective motivational skills and the ability to remain positive and professional at all times
• Enthusiastic and proactive with the ability to work independently (self - motivated) and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Has worked within teams based at various locations

What experience we are looking for?

• Excellent cruise product Knowledge
• Worked within a Travel Sales environment