Australia/Asia Travel Specialist

Description

We are excited to be recruiting a specialist Oceania/Asia sales consultant to join our team, a position which offers excellent prospects within our award–winning tour operator. Our key requirements are a passion for, and knowledge of, Oceania & Asia. This position is a very hands–on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the Oceania & Asia, be highly organised, driven, be an excellent communicator, and clearly understand our customers' needs.

The Job:

Selling to clients via email, phone, letter and in person

Producing, pricing and amending itineraries

Generating bookings from new customers through all appropriate channels

Maximising retention of existing customers

Achieving and exceeding pre–set sales targets

Overseeing your Service Team in the production of documentation for your clients

Checking that welcome home packs have gone to your clients prior to their return

Contacting clients on return, thanking them for booking with us, obtaining feedback and nurturing for next trip

Expanding and developing existing product

Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers and country tourist boards

Researching and updating destinations, activity, and hotel information

Involvement in the product and pricing planning processes, including assisting purchasing team with the negotiation of improved supplier contracts

The possibility of research trips

Taking an active role in team meetings

Participating in company events, sometimes outside office hours

Supporting the marketing team with ideas for social media and PR requests

Skills Required:

Passion for, and demonstrable knowledge of Oceania/Asia destinations

Experience of working in a Europe travel sales role at the bespoke end of travel is a benefit but not required and we will consider people without travel sales experience. The key for us is passion and knowledge of the region.

Proven ability to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.

Strong communication skills

A personable manner

The Package:

Salary 30,000 – 35,000 + Commission

23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days.

Research trips overseas approximately every 12–18 months

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme.

Private healthcare

Travel insurance

Sabbatical option after five years of continuous service

Interested:

If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or call/email Helen (phone number removed) (url removed)

Ad ID: 5417433620