£25000 - £27000 per annum + commission / incentives
Ashford, Kent
  1. Reservations, Tour Operator, Travel Agent
  1. Permanent
26440JOE

Are you an experienced Travel Agent? Are you based in Kent and excited by the prospect of joining a young and growing company? We have the role for you.

We are lucky enough to be working with an Independent Travel Agency with 3 branches in the Tunbridge Wells / Ashford vicinity, who are expanding their team and looking for an experienced / enthusiastic Travel Agents to join them.

This growing company pride themselves on delivering personalised, top-tier service with a friendly local touch. As a Travel Consultant with this company, your mission is to turn dream holidays into reality. You'll engage directly with clients in-store, via phone and email, and even at local events-getting to know them personally to craft tailored travel experiences they'll never forget.

The role:

  • Build Relationships That Last: Grow and manage your own portfolio of loyal clients through exceptional service, earning repeat bookings and referrals.
  • Design Dream Getaways: Listen closely to clients' travel preferences, offer expert advice, and tailor unforgettable itineraries within budget.
  • Own the Booking Process: Take care of every detail-from flights and hotels to tours and transfers-ensuring smooth, stress-free travel experiences.
  • Stay Ahead of the Trends: Keep your finger on the pulse of the travel industry to recommend the hottest destinations and deals.
  • Drive Sales Success: Proactively grow your client base through networking, local events, referrals, and outreach-your earnings are in your hands
  • Solve Problems Like a Pro: Handle changes or cancellations with efficiency and empathy, keeping clients happy no matter what comes up.

Experience required:

  • 3+ years of travel industry experience, especially in client-facing roles
  • A natural relationship-builder with a talent for creating trust and rapport
  • Solid destination knowledge and product expertise
  • Strong sales skills and a drive to meet (and beat!) targets
  • Comfortable using digital tools and booking platforms (GDS experience a plus)
  • A confident communicator who loves working with people
  • Detail-oriented and highly organised

The package:

  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission (OTE £35k)
  • 35-hour work week for better work-life balance
  • Exclusive travel perks and industry discounts
  • Ongoing training and development to support your career growth
  • A collaborative, small, friendly team that loves what they do

Interested?

Please click APPLY or contact joe@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

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