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Group Sales Consultant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Sales Specialist at a leading UK train operating company involves managing group travel bookings for parties of 10 or more passengers.
  • Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in sales or customer service roles.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include customer interaction, back-office operations, and upselling higher-yield products.
  • In return, employees receive travel discounts, an excellent pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Your new companyI have partnered with a prominent train operating company in the UK, providing long-distance passenger services connecting major cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.Your new roleYour role as a Sales Specialist means you will play a crucial role in the sales process of group travel bookings and delivering an exceptional service to new and existing stakeholders of the business.Key Responsibilities:

  • Comprehensive Management:Oversee all aspects of group travel bookings for parties of 10 or more passengers.
  • Customer Interaction:Handle customer enquiries through various channels, including phone calls, web forms, and emails.
  • Back-Office Operations:Efficiently manage the group sales back-office, ensuring accurate ticketing, seat reservations, and financial transactions.
  • Client Administration:Coordinate internal and external client administration, ensuring timely and effective production of all relevant correspondence, such as quotes and invoices.
  • Upselling Opportunities:Actively promote higher-yield products to clients, including First Class and exclusive carriages.
  • Collaboration:Work closely with Route teams and the Sales and Support Assistant Manager to provide an outstanding customer experience.
  • VIP Coordination:Liaise with the Service Delivery Manager to ensure VIP booking details are accurately and promptly communicated.

What you will get in return

  • Travel discounts for national rail
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Ability to progress and become an integral part of the sales process

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.