Senior Travel Consultant (Colchester)

Fred. Olsen Travel was established in 1988 with family values at its heart and knowledgeable staff across the board. As one of the UK’s most established travel companies, Fred. Olsen Travel provides outstanding customer service, choice, and value for money. We have multiple high street travel agencies dotted around East Anglia and the South Coast. Our mission is to be a world class provider of travel products and services. The travel industry is ever-changing and for that reason, no two days are alike. The world is a vast place and there is a lot to learn. We are looking for candidates with a thirst for knowledge and learning. It is an industry that you will never get bored of!

We offer opportunities for travel, conferences, cruise ship visits and Tour Operator training to assist you in becoming the best Travel Agent you can be. We are thrilled to offer a rare and exciting opportunity to join our vibrant Retail Travel Sales team at our Colchester branch (29 Sir Isaac's Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1ZA). This is a Full-Time position working 35 hours per week, Saturday work would also be required on a rota basis. We would also consider Part-Time 28 hours per week (4 Days).

We are keen to hear from candidates with proven, hands-on experience in travel who are excited to bring their knowledge, energy, and love for the industry into a role that truly values expertise. In this role, your industry knowledge, energy, and genuine love for travel won’t just be appreciated, they will be fundamental to driving meaningful impact and achieving outstanding results.

As the successful candidate, you will play a key role in generating sales across our full range of Retail Travel products, supporting our ever-growing client base with expertly tailored travel solutions. You will deliver a specialised, customer-focused service designed around individual needs, all while upholding our mission and embodying our core values.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, your duties will include:

• Liaising with customers in branch and via telephone regarding queries and bookings
• Meeting branch and individual sales targets
• Offering the customer a high level of customer care and adhering to service standards
• Contributing to team discussions and presenting new ideas to improve sales
• Assisting with arranging events and customer evenings
• General office administration

Fred. Olsen Travel offers a range of company benefits including BUPA medical, Life Assurance, discounted holidays and cruises plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our Boost Benefits scheme.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know our people are our biggest strength, and we’re determined to continuously enhance the way we manage, develop, and lead. Here at Fred. Olsen Travel we are proud to be accredited by Investors in People, and we take pride in putting our employees first.