Retail Travel Consultant (GTR1869)
Leicester, Leicestershire
Leisure
£25-27,000 plus commission (OTE £32-35,000)
Full time / Permanent
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Travel Consultant | Leicestershire | Full Time | Salary £25-27,000 + Commission (OTE £32-35,000)
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a modern independent retail travel agency who combine classic travel sales with dynamic packaging and tailor-made holiday design, they are looking for a Retail Travel Consultant to join their team to providing expert travel advice and create tailored holiday experiences for customers.
The Role:
As Retail Travel Consultant, you will support customers with their travel enquiries in-store, over the phone, and online by offering personalised advice and turning enquiries into confirmed bookings. You will sell a wide range of travel products including package holidays, cruise, tailor-made itineraries, and dynamically packaged holidays while ensuring all bookings are accurate and delivered with excellent service.
You Will Have:
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a retail travel or travel sales environment (essential)
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Experience booking holidays through suppliers or travel systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of cruise, long-haul, or tailor-made holidays (desirable)
• Understanding or exposure to dynamic packaging systems (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Commercial awareness and understanding of customer value and margins
• Confident using booking systems, Microsoft Office, and digital tools
Additional Info:
• Full-time role including weekend working on a rota basis (closed on Sundays)
• Salary £25-27,000 plus commission (OTE £32-35,000)
• Opportunities to travel
• Supportive retail team environment with training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1869 or visit: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to everyone. If you don’t hear from us within 7 days, thank you for applying and please keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
