Travel Consultant

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Christchurch seeks a travel consultant to turn enquiries into bookings, plan varied holidays and build lasting client relationships through informed recommendations and attentive sales service.

The role requires a proven sales record, ability to build rapport, handling objections, meticulous attention to detail and curiosity about destinations. Salary ranges NZD 70,000–75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven sales record and motivation to achieve results.
• Ability to build rapport and earn client trust.
• Confidence recommending options and handling objections.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative.
• Curiosity about destinations and willingness to keep learning.
• Travel industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Turn travel enquiries into bookings
• Build lasting client relationships
• Ask questions and listen carefully to client needs
• Recommend options, handle objections and close sales
• Plan Pacific, cruise and long-haul journeys
• Maintain accurate work and ownership of client relationships

Job description

Tourism & Adventure $33.6 - 36.1/h 5 days ago

Work Style

Physical 2/10

Technical 5/10

Creative 5/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 6/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 5/10

Description

The travel consultant turns enquiries into bookings, plans varied holidays and builds lasting client relationships through informed recommendations and attentive sales service.

Responsibilities

• Turn travel enquiries into bookings
• Build lasting client relationships
• Ask questions and listen carefully to client needs
• Recommend options, handle objections and close sales
• Plan Pacific, cruise and long-haul journeys
• Maintain accurate work and ownership of client relationships

Requirements

• Proven sales record and motivation to achieve results
• Ability to build rapport and earn client trust
• Confidence recommending options and handling objections
• Strong attention to detail and initiative
• Curiosity about destinations and willingness to keep learning
• Travel industry experience is advantageous but not essential
• NZD 70,000 to NZD 75,000 annual salary
• Support from a wider team including a processor and administrator
• Opportunity to build a personal client portfolio
• Work in World Travellers Merivale or Rolleston stores