Do you have a good knowledge of Europe and putting together tailor-made holidays by rail?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Travel Consultant to join a specialist Rail Tour Operator (based in Central London) who specialise in rail holidays around Europe and beyond.

This company are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a hands-on approach to join their small and friendly team at their Central London office. You will be responsible for handling incoming enquiries by phone and email and constructing bespoke itineraries.

This is an exciting opportunity to help contribute to a young and growing business, with plenty of scope to develop skills and experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Taking incoming enquiries by phone or email and converting those enquiries into sales
• Follow-up of unconverted enquiries to maximise conversion
• Communicate in a timely manner with key suppliers to ensure the accuracy of travel arrangements
• Completion of necessary administration tasks associated with the booking process
• Maintain excellent levels of after-sales service, including in-trip queries or issues
• Attending occasional industry events
• Travelling on familiarisation trips to enhance your knowledge of the product

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Working knowledge of European geography essential, preferably with some experience of travelling in Europe by train
• Flexible and reliable with a passion for sales
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and spoken English
• At least one year's experience working in an office environment. Travel industry experience would be beneficial, but is not essential
• IT literacy
• Familiarity with one or more European languages, particularly Italian, French or German would be useful

Salary / Working hours:

• £26,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience) + quarterly team bonus
• Monday - Friday (office hours) + occasional Saturday.
• Flexibility of hybrid working after initial training

Interested?

Please click APPLY or contact regis@traveltradetraderecruitment.co.uk