Asia Travel Specialist

South West London, United Kingdom

Job Description


We are excited to be recruiting a specialist 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, Asia. This position is a very hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the 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 African 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 \xc2\xa330,000 - \xc2\xa335,000 + 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 02038879444 helen@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3017704
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £30000 - 35000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South West London, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned