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Travel Consultant

This is a fantastic opportunity.....

Join a brand new retail store as a Travel Consultant for a luxury travel company! You will be the very best in the industry, a first class, established retail travel sales professional with truly exceptional customer service skills, a proven track record of selling long and short haul holidays.

If you have genuine passion for long-haul destinations nurtured through your own travel experiences, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity.....

Join a brand new retail store as a Travel Consultant for a luxury travel company! You will be the very best in the industry, a first class, established retail travel sales professional with truly exceptional customer service skills, a proven track record of selling long and short haul holidays.

If you have genuine passion for long-haul destinations nurtured through your own travel experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

*Provide the best and most comprehensive service possible to all your clients within a retail environment.


*Take responsibility for the clients`complete satisfaction, ensuring their expectations are exceeded, whilst retaining profit margins.


*Answer telephone calls, handle all e-mails, faxes, written and personal enquiries from clients.


*Working as an effective team member, assisting face-to-face clients and taking overflow calls from other sales teams as required.


*Maximising sales by selling all of the companies products, including specialists.


*Effectively communicate any information regarding the pricing structure in comparison with the competitors.


*Ensure you keep fully up to date with all current marketing campaigns both direct and trade.


*To maintain and demonstrate your own level of expertise of the sales system and product knowledge.


*Keep up to date on the latest information about the product.


*Attend supplier training sessions and participate in the educational programme.


*Ensure you understand the importance of minimal discounting wherever possible and eliminate errors which may impact on the profit margin.



Requirements:

Preferred job related skills & knowledge -
*Developed sales skills and proven track record of achieving personal sales targets within a retail travel environment.


*Knowledge of long haul travel.



Personal skills & behaviours:

*Exceptional customer service skills.


*A positive ‘can do’ attitude.


*Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.


*Adept at planning and organising own time.


*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


*The desire and initiative to achieve and surpass targets.


*Approachable manner with both colleague and clients.


*Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively.



To apply for this role ref 9216 please call Kate at Travel Trade Recruitment on 02073475060 or email kate@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk with your CV.

  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £13000 - £18000 per annum + COMMISSION
  • Location: Kent, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Travel
  • Recruiter: Travel Trade Recruitment
  • http://www.traveltradejobs.com
  • Posted: 2012-02-09 16:38:06 -

 

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