Travel Consultant - Southampton, Hampshire

Overview

We are now accepting applications for the position of Travel Consultant in our Southampton Travel Centre.

Responsibilities

1. Advise on and plan travel for a wide client base, exactly matching appropriate products with the client\’s individual and unique needs, and to exceed their expectations at every opportunity.

What we look for

• A passion for travel and strong worldwide geographical awareness is needed.
• First-hand travel experience in areas such as Australia & New Zealand, USA & Canada or Asia is desirable.
• You will love dealing with the public and be able to forge exceptional client relationships.
• Ideally you will have experience of working in a target-based sales role, otherwise you will have a drive to succeed in sales with proven persuasive and influencing skills and a results oriented nature.

What we offer

• The most competitive salary in the industry – After 2 years you could be earning up to £42k including an uncapped incentive scheme!
• The best induction training in the industry as well as supportive and comprehensive ongoing coaching and development.
• Performance related promotions and real career advancement opportunities based on a policy of internal promotion for all specialist and senior sales positions and internal recruitment for many of our head office roles in London.
• Excellent worldwide travel opportunities including a dedicated Staff Travel Team on hand to assist with your holiday bookings, a generous leave allowance (up to 40 days per year), the opportunity for sales staff to take a period of sabbatical leave and educational trips: this year 50% of Consultants will take part in an educational trip.
• Annual trip and awards ceremony for our top performers.
• A friendly and professional environment working with like-minded people who love travel.
• Great socialising opportunities including supplier functions, team nights out and subsidised departmental Christmas and summer parties.
• Daily lunch provided on the premises.
• Corporate Clothing provided to each member of sales and frontline support staff.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Eye-care vouchers.
• Interest free season ticket loan on public transport.