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Ensuring that the companys high standards are maintained by delivering exceptional customer service in order to maximise sales and overall profitability. You will be passionate about finding every customer their ideal holiday and provided with ongoing training, you will be equipped with specialist knowledge to confidently advise on an extensive range of Cruise Holidays , as well as a range of ancillary and insurance products in order to achieve both individual and team sales targets .You will effectively adapt your selling style by building a rapport whether over the telephone, email, social media & live chat to meet your client's individual needs.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Maximising sales and delivering excellent customer service
- Assist with the effective day-to-day operation of the department
- Identify and meet customers needs by offering professionalism and first class customer service
- Participate in promotional events and activities to increase exposure of the team
- Ensure that excellent customer service experience is provided at all times
- Assisting on Social Media to convert enquiries to bookings
What competencies we are looking for?
- Ability to work towards individual and team sales targets
- Excellent communication and customer service experience
- Good accuracy and numerical skills with the ability to understand and interpret financial statistic
- Enthusiasm and positive attitude with a commitment to contribute to the growth of the business and to assist with the development of its employees to maximise job satisfaction and performance
- IT software packages including Microsoft Office and Outlook as well as in-house travel booking systems
- File management skills
- Web navigation skills
- E-mail management skills
What experience we are looking for?
- At least 3 years travel agency sales experience with a proven sales record
- Excellent travel product knowledge with a good working knowledge of Cruise operator systems
About Us
As the UKs largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel specialises in providing good value, quality holidays alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 Branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland, is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years, and continue to grow each year.
Our values
Our SMILE values are embedded in to our company and ensure our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.
- Supportive
- Motivational
- Innovative
- Loyal
- Excellence
What its like to work for us?
Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.
Of course, it's not all about work. We're very sociable and there are always lots of team nights-out and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of our colleague discount when booking your own holidays.
Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprenticesfor relevant roles.
