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Travel Sales Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Salary

£65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The travel agent is seeking a dynamic salesperson or account manager with experience in the travel industry, particularly using a GDS Flights system.
  • The role involves managing itineraries for corporate clients and requires strong sales skills to source new clientele.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a sales environment, with travel sales experience being a plus.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £21,000 to £30,000, with the potential to earn over £65,000 annually through an uncapped commission structure.
  • This is an office-based role located in Maidstone, Kent, and may require occasional work outside normal hours.

Do you have experience within the TravelIndustry? Experienced using a GDS Flights system? Are you based out in Kent and looking for an exciting local opportunity?

We are assisting an up-and-coming travel agent specialising in corporate and high-end luxury travel who are looking for a hungry and dynamic salesperson / account manager that is looking to take the next step in their career.

Role and responsibilities:

Your role will initially consist of learning how to manage the itineraries of the travellers of busy PA's, EA's and travel bookers over the initial 3-6 weeks of your employment - you will be shown you what they do, how they do it and help you learn the skills you need. You will gain your clients from the company, but you will also be responsible for using your time to source leads to gain new clientele for which you will also be given support and guidance. This role will occasionally be demanding and require you to work outside of normal office hours (to book a last-minute flight for a client, for example) so experience with this type of role will be an advantage. You will be responsible for ensuring all travel plans are seamlessly and accurately booked.

What will you achieve in your next 12 months with this company?

* You will work with the directors and sales staff gain a good understanding of the travel industry, how to manage a client base and make seamless business travel itineraries.* Gain a good understanding of airlines, routing and world air travel.* Learn the systems, methods and suppliers that make the travel industry run.* Ensure all your clients travel needs are met.* Learn how to build a large client base in the travel industry and smash through your sales targets.

Key requirements:

* Experience of achieving outstanding results in a sales environment.* Able to converse with professionals across all industries as part of the role, until you gain a client base your role will involve outbound selling and networking.* Excellent attention to detail and ability to problem solve.* Any experience in a travel sales environment, using GDS Galileo is an advantage, but not necessary.

Package:

Salary: £21,000 - £30,000 + Industry leading uncapped commission structure. Average salary including commission for our sales team is in excess of £65,000 PA.

The is an office role, based in the Maidstone area.

Interested?

Please contact Joe -

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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.