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Longhaul Travel Consultant

Are you an ambitious Travel Consultant, with a driven passion for longhaul travel? That's right, no more bucket and spade! - If you're A travel consultant looking for an exciting new position as a travel consultant with fantastic earnings potential, where you can use your in depth knowledge of the longhaul market then read on!!
Are you an ambitious Travel Consultant, with a driven passion for longhaul travel? That’s right, no more bucket and spade! – If you’re looking for an exciting new position with fantastic earnings potential, where you can use your in depth knowledge of the longhaul market then read on!! Longhaul Travel Sales Consultant required for this leading name in the travel industry, located in Sunderland.



JOB DESCRIPTION:
A suitably experienced candidate is required, working as a travel specialist within a dedicated Worldwide department, liaising directly with customers, over the telephone, meeting their tailor-made requirements.


This is a centrally located position, working 37.5 working hours, per week.

The opening hours are 08:00 - 21:00, Monday to Friday and 09:00 - 21:00, Saturday and Sunday rotated on a shift basis.
Candidates living in the Sunderland, Durham, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, etc, area's live in great locations, for this role.



Responsibilities include:
- Receiving inbound calls, delivering first class levels of customer service.


- Selling longhaul and tailormade travel packages.


- Working towards and exceeding targets.


- Contributing towards the sales and profit targets of the department.


- Using and continuously developing your product knowledge.


- Using your sound knowledge of longhaul destinations, including USA, Caribbean, UAE, Indian Ocean, Far East and Africa.


- Using strong rapport building and sales skills.




EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The successful candidate will be driven, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable and possess a high standard of customer service.


You will also have solid product knowledge and be confident in talking about, and selling, Worldwide long-haul destinations.

A proven tack record in reaching / exceeding targets, delivering excellent customer service and to have a real drive & passion for travel are also required.


Some GDS knowledge, preferably Amadeus, is an advantage or Galileo, Worldspan, Sabre are also good to have, however training can be given.


You must be sales focused, with a 'can-do', positive attitude.




THE PACKAGE:
This is offering a highly competitive basic salary plus commission, exciting fam trips, working for one of the area's leading travel companies.




INTERESTED?
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please call Adele Mayhew on 0113 394 4147 or click ‘Apply Now’ below and follow our easy to view instructions.



  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £14000 - £15000 per annum + Excellent Commission
  • Location: Sunderland, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Travel
  • Recruiter: Travel Trade Recruitment
  • http://www.traveltradejobs.com
  • Posted: 2012-02-07 10:00:54 -

 

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