We are exclusively recruiting for a truly inspirational travel company and they are seeking a very experienced Travel Manager to join their team. This Bespoke Tour Operator believe in a highly personalised service using their team of Travel Advisors' knowledge & personalities, to understand every individuals' travel needs whether big or small, simple or complex.

In March they will be opening up a lovely, modern branch located in Cirencester and need a strong team leader to manage the office and staff but who will also get involved in creating and booking luxury itineraries for clientele face to face and/or appointment only.

If you are a confident and a highly experienced travel branch manager, who wants to be a part of a fast-growing company then this role for you! Offering a competitive basic salary circa £29,000 to £30,000 plus commission, incentives!

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

- Manage a small team of travel consultants (plans to grow rapidly)

- A real opportunity to run it like your own business and be very much involved in the growth of the company

- Advise, assist and performance manage your team to achieve sales & service targets

- Resolving any escalated customer service issue

- To create and tailor make bespoke holidays for your own customers/clientele

- Devising and managing in-person / face-to-face promotional opportunities to increase exposure of the business, such as pop-up events and showcases.

- Build and maintain relationships with customers.

- Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the business

- An ability to generate leads and managing them effectively through to conversion.

- Enthusiasm and positive attitude with a commitment to contribute to the growth of the business.

EXPERIENCED REQUIRED:

- Minimum 4 years' experience in a travel management role (luxury tailormade would be preferred but not essential)

- Be able to travel to the lovely Cirencester on a hybrid basis

- Excellent travel product knowledge with a good working knowledge of tour operator systems.

PACKAGE:

- Salary: £29,00 to £30,000 + generous commission scheme

- Days of Work: FULL TIME 5 DAYS Monday to Sunday (weekend on a fair rota basis)

- Incentives: Receive any rewards, vouchers, free nights & incentives offered from tour operators or suppliers.

- The successful candidate will be given opportunities to attend FAM Trips, supplier training events and rewards events when availability arise.

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Katy. I can be contacted on 0121 4509776 or katy@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk Not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry? We have a variety of different opportunities so do submit your CV to us! Unfortunately if you are unsuccessful, due to our volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone individually.