Retail Travel Consultant (GTR1930)

Retail Travel Consultant | South West Manchester | Office Based | £26-31K + Commission

Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an ambitious and expanding travel business who are looking for an experienced Retail Travel Consultant to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new retail venture, with the chance to play a key role in developing a successful travel store as the business continues to grow.

The Role:

As Retail Travel Consultant, you'll be helping customers turn their holiday ideas into reality, offering advice and putting together everything from beach escapes and cruises to luxury holidays and bespoke worldwide trips.

You'll handle customer enquiries, create competitive holiday packages, prepare quotes and follow up on potential bookings. Building lasting relationships and delivering a great customer experience will be just as important as achieving sales targets.

You Will Have:

• Previous experience in a travel sales or travel agency environment

• A good understanding of worldwide destinations and experience putting together holiday packages

• Confidence selling different types of holidays

• A natural ability to build rapport, identify customer needs and close sales

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Cruise knowledge will be advantageous

Additional Info:

• Salary £26-28,000 depending on experience

• Generous, uncapped commission scheme

• £3,000 annual holiday allowance

• Opportunities to join familiarisation trips

• Working hours of 9:30am-5:30pm

• Saturday working required, every other Saturday, with a day off in lieu given

• Excellent opportunity to join a growing travel business at an exciting stage of its journey, with excellent training, ongoing development and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Apply with your CV quoting GTR1930 or visit: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk

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