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Schools Travel Specialist
Date Posted:	17/06/2012
Closing Date:	30/07/2012
Type:	Sales in Travel
Location:	Surrey
Salary:	£18,000

Information:

We are looking for a highly motivated and eloquent sales professional to join our Schools and Groups Department.

The ideal candidate must have previous sales experience within a tour operator (preferably an independent specialist tour operator). As a Travel Specialist, you will handle reservations over the telephone, by email and occasionally face-to-face, to a wide-ranging and demanding client base, providing a high level of specialised and personal service.

You will work in a small, friendly team of consultants, supported by the team managers.

Essential Requirements:

 Preferably 2 years’ experience working for a specialist tour operator and experience in a similar role.

 Attention to detail and ability to work accurately; excellent spoken and written English are essential.

 Teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

 Strong sales and customer service skills

 Influencing and negotiating skills

 Computer knowledge, including basic practical skills using Microsoft Word and Excel

 High degree of flexibility and ability to deal with change, growth and pressure

 Extensive and proven knowledge of any of the educational destinations we offer will be a distinct advantage.

Benefits:

Competitive starting salary of £18k

20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Opportunity to travel to the destinations we offer.

Discounted holidays for yourself, friends and family

A company bonus and commission scheme (expected min. £1,000 per annum)

Hours of work:

35 hours per week plus an additional 48 hours over the year

9-5pm Monday or Friday

Annual leave to be taken within the school holidays.