Travel Consultant

TRAVEL SALES CONSULTANT / TRAVEL CONSULTANT HERTFORDSHIRE — OFFICE BASED, FULL TIME £26,000 + COMMISSION (OTE £30,000) Travel Sales Consultant job in Hertfordshire within the tour operator sector, offering £26,000 plus commission with realistic first-year on-target earnings of £30,000. This is a hands-on sales role planning and booking tailor-made holidays across South East Asia, suited to experienced travel consultants and graduates alike. Do you? Do you enjoy speaking to people every day and turning their ideas into a real, bookable holiday? Do you have first-hand knowledge of South East Asia, or a genuine drive to build it quickly? Are you self-motivated and target-driven, with the organisational skills to manage a busy sales pipeline? Whether you’re starting out or already have travel industry experience, are you looking for a role where your product knowledge and love of travel are put to real use? Our Customer Our client is a successful and expanding UK tour operator, selling tailor-made holidays direct to the consumer from their offices in Hertfordshire. Well established in the leisure travel market, they are known for planning trips built on genuine destination knowledge and a strong understanding of what their clients want. As part of a continued growth programme, they are now looking to add a Travel Sales Consultant to their team, focused on South East Asia. This is an opportunity to build a specialism in this destination, working closely with colleagues and management to support the company’s ongoing success. The Role In this role, you will manage the full sales journey for clients travelling across South East Asia, from first enquiry through to a confirmed, tailor-made booking. – Handle client enquiries by telephone, understanding their needs and travel style – Plan and put together tailor-made holiday itineraries across South East Asia – Use product knowledge and personal travel experience to recommend the right holiday – Meet individual and company sales and profit targets – Build lasting client relationships that lead to repeat and referral business – Work closely with colleagues and management to support the wider team’s success – Build destination knowledge on an ongoing basis through training and fam trips Experience Required – Strong first-hand knowledge of South East Asia, or a genuine drive to build it quickly – A natural affinity with people and a willingness to help – A confident, persuasive telephone manner – Self-motivated with a clear desire to succeed – Excellent organisational and administrative skills – Degree-level education, or relevant sales or travel industry experience No previous travel industry experience? Full product and destination training is provided, making this a strong first step into a travel sales career. Benefits – Full product and destination training, including fam trips to South East Asia – BUPA private healthcare – Cycle to work scheme – 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays – Real opportunities for progression as the team grows – Supportive, sociable team environment Frequently Asked Questions What is the salary for a Travel Sales Consultant in Hertfordshire? £26,000 plus commission, with realistic on-target earnings of £30,000 in the first year. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will confirm the full package with shortlisted candidates. What does the working pattern look like in this role? This is a full-time, office-based role at the company’s offices in Hertfordshire. Is travel industry experience required? No — this role suits experienced travel consultants as well as graduates or college leavers with a genuine love of travel. Full training is provided. How do I apply through Ambitions Travel Recruitment? Apply via this page. Ambitions Travel Recruitment reviews every application personally — no automated screening. Register at ambitionstravelrecruitment.com to be considered for future roles. What does a Travel Sales Consultant do? A Travel Sales Consultant plans and sells tailor-made holidays direct to consumers, managing the full journey from enquiry to booking and building lasting client relationships. Who are Ambitions Travel Recruitment? Ambitions Travel Recruitment is a specialist leisure travel recruitment agency placing professionals across all areas of leisure travel — including, but not limited to, tour operators, tailor-made travel, safari companies, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise lines, ski operators, and UHNW concierge businesses — in the UK, South Africa, GCC, Asia, and North America. Founded by Fi Morrison-Arnthal with 35+ years’ experience. Click here to apply for this Travel Sales Consultant job, which is being recruited by Ambitions Travel Recruitment. Ambitions Travel Recruitment places professionals across all areas of leisure travel, including tour operators, tailor-made travel, safari companies, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise lines, ski operators, and UHNW concierge businesses, in the UK, South Africa, GCC, Asia, and North America. With over 100 combined years of industry experience, we are trusted by global corporations, independent travel businesses, and growing operators to source hard-to-find specialists through a headhunting approach that reaches candidates who never appear on job boards. 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