Gecko Travel Recruitment work with a range of Leisure travel clients with an emphasis on outbound tour operating. We have carved a niche in our client portfolio to work with specialists in their field such as Adventure, Luxury, Ski, Education & Student Travel and Destination specific Tour Operators. Recruiting at all levels from Executive to Board level roles, within the UK and further afield.
We have successfully recruited across all disciplines within the leisure travel industry to include Sales/Account Management, Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, Product & Purchasing, Commercial, Administration, Ticketing and Reservations.
Worldwide Travel Consultant | Office based | North London | Salary £25-28,000 + Commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a multi-award-winning travel business who are recruiting a Worldwide Travel Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
As Worldwide Travel Consultant, you will be responsible for handling incoming sales calls from trade travel clients, providing expert travel advice and creating accurate flight quotations. You will use your sales skills, destination knowledge and Galileo GDS experience to maximise sales opportunities, build strong customer relationships and deliver an excellent level of customer service.
You Will Have:
Previous travel sales experience is essential
Strong GDS experience (Galileo, Amadeus or Sabre)
Excellent geographical and destination knowledge
Strong understanding of the travel sales process
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
A strong sales focus with the ability to maximise revenue and promote ancillary products
Ability to work calmly and make quick decisions under pressure
Excellent customer service skills and a professional telephone manner
A positive, "can-do" attitude and willingness to support the wider team
Additional Info:
Salary £25,000-£28,000 depending on experience, plus commission
Team commission of up to £6,000 per year
1 in 3 Saturdays required, with a day off during the week in lieu
Fully office based in North London
Opportunities to travel
Travel discounts for you, your family and friends
Friendly, supportive team with regular socials and events
Pension scheme
Excellent career development opportunities within the travel industry
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1911 or visit: www.
Guest Retention Assistant - CRM | Hybrid | Essex / WFH | Salary £25,000
Gecko Travel Recruitment are partnering with this award-winning travel business who are recruiting for a Guest Retention Assistant - CRM to join their team based in Essex.
The Role:
As Guest Retention Assistant - CRM, you will help plan and send CRM email campaigns that keep customers engaged, encourage repeat bookings, and increase extra sales opportunities. You will work closely with internal teams while supporting scheduling, reporting, customer targeting, campaign admin, and supplier coordination to make sure campaigns run smoothly.
You Will Have:
• Some experience or strong interest in CRM, lifecycle marketing, or customer retention• Basic understanding of email marketing platforms and processes• Working knowledge of CRM marketing techniques and customer databases• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills for reporting and data handling• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities• Strong attention to detail and awareness of brand consistency• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally
Additional Info:
• Salary circa £24,700
• Hybrid working model • Fabulous travel discounts • Great company benefits• Excellent career development potential with exposure to HubSpot, CRM platforms, and digital marketing campaigns
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1932 or visit: www.
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.
Customer Service Specialist | Cambridgeshire | £30-32,000 per annum
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a Luxury Travel business who are looking for a multilingual Customer Service Specialist to join their team.
The Role:
As a Customer Service Specialist, you'll be responsible for managing bookings, amendments and special requests, answering telephone and email enquiries, resolving issues, responding to reviews and feedback, and working closely with colleagues to support day-to-day operations. The role also involves translating villa descriptions, website content and marketing materials from English into your native language. You'll work as part of a multicultural team who pride themselves on offering a first-class customer experience.
Sales Executive | Brighton | Competitive Salary + Commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic school travel company who specialise in educational tours, ski trips and group travel experiences. They are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join their growing sales team.
The Role:
As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving sales opportunities with school partners, qualifying new leads and showcasing our clients product to bring the new school partner onboard. If you already have a school travel background, this role is for you.
Travel Consultant | Cheshire | circa £26,000 plus commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a rapidly expanding Travel Agency who are looking for a Travel Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
Set within an affluent area of Cheshire, the Travel Consultant will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, creating memorable travel itineraries that meet their expectation and budgets. Drawing on your worldwide travel knowledge, you'll offer a consultative sales approach to each enquiry, maximising sales opportunities. Working as part of a close nit team, you'll share knowledge and support your colleagues when required.
Travel Agency Manager | Cheshire | circa £30,000 plus commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a rapidly expanding travel agency looking for a Travel Agency Manager to join their leadership team. This role will look after a brand-new store, offering full autonomy to make the branch successful.
The Role:Set within an affluent area of Cheshire, the Travel Agency Manager will play a key role in the success of this new branch by working closely with local residents and becoming their go-to travel agency partner for luxury holidays. Sharing your worldwide destination knowledge, you will ensure the needs of customers are met in a timely manner.
Reservations Support Specialist | Hybrid | Surrey | £32k - £34k
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading travel company who are recruiting a Reservations Support Specialist to join their team.
The Role:
As Reservations Support Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting customers and travel agency partners with post booking enquiries. Being the point of contact for any changes that may be needed on a booking, to communicate any schedule changes, preparing travel documentation, and supporting group charter reservations. In addition to this, you'll also cover sales from time to time, supporting the sales team during busy periods.
Educational Travel Consultant | Hybrid | London | £35-40,000 + Bonus (OTE £60-70K)
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with this disruptor in the educational travel space, which, due to continued success, is looking for an Educational Travel Consultant to join its team.
The Role:
As an Educational Travel Consultant, you will be responsible for managing relationships with existing school partners, whilst also seeking out new partners to drive new business opportunities. This is a consultative sales role that requires traditional sales techniques, such as picking up the phone and building genuine relationships. With your combined passion for education and travel, you'll showcase our client's portfolio of products, inspiring teachers and students to be curious about the world.
Travel Administrator | Office Based | South Manchester | £25-26K + Bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a well-established travel business who are expanding their team and recruiting a Groups Travel Administrator to join them.
The Role:
As a Travel Administrator, you will be responsible for managing group travel enquiries and bookings from initial enquiry through to departure. Working closely with travel agent partners and suppliers, you will create tailored travel arrangements, prepare quotations and coordinate all aspects of group bookings, including flights, hotels, transfers and other travel requirements.
You Will Have:
• Previous experience within the travel industry (essential)• Some knowledge of travel reservations and booking processes• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills• Desire to learn • A proactive, customer-focused approach
Additional Info:
• Salary £25-26,000 depending on experience• Team commission/bonus of up to £1,500 per year, paid quarterly• Fully office-based in the South Manchester area• Weekend working required• Opportunities to travel and access to travel discounts• Friendly, supportive team with regular socials and events• Excellent career development opportunities within the travel industry
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1920 or visit: www.