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Sales and Reservations Consultant

Location: Welwyn Garden
Job Type: Full time, working Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with occasional Saturday mornings (paid as overtime)

Are you passionate about travel and driven by delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment where your efforts directly contribute to the success of the company? If so, my client would want you to join their dynamic team as a Sales and Reservations Consultant!

About the Role

As a Sales and Reservations Consultant, you will play a vital role in creating unforgettable travel experiences for their clients while driving company revenue. You'll use your expertise and consultative approach to help clients select their dream holidays to worldwide destinations. Alongside providing excellent customer service, you'll convert enquiries into bookings, upsell additional services and manage administrative tasks related to travel arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

Use your travel knowledge to guide customers in selecting the perfect holiday
Achieve monthly sales targets through outstanding selling skills and proactive lead follow-up
Build and nurture long-term customer relationships, creating a personal client base
Deliver prompt and efficient responses to enquiries via web/live chat and outbound calls
Handle booking administration tasks, including arranging flights and maintaining accurate records
Share product knowledge with clients and collaborate closely with Tour Leaders and stakeholders
Represent the company at overseas educational trips, UK-based trips and trade shows
Provide regular updates to clients on outstanding queries and ensure their satisfaction

Skills and Experience:

Proven sales experience or customer service experience, ideally within the travel industry
Strong customer service skills with a passion for exceeding client expectations
Professional and pleasant telephone manner
Sound geographical knowledge and enthusiasm for travel
Ability to adopt a consultative, empathetic approach to client needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Flexible and adaptable multitasker, capable of working under pressure
Knowledge of GDS (Amadeus) is a plus but not essential - training can be provided

Core Values:

Innovation: Think creatively to enhance results
Customer Focus: Keep the customer at the centre of all decisions
Drive for Results: Maintain tenacity for achieving ambitious targets
Accountability: Take ownership and deliver on promises

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work with a passionate and supportive team
Regular opportunities for professional development and training
Travel perks, including participation in overseas trips and trade shows
A dynamic environment where your contributions make a real impact

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can share your passion for travel while achieving personal and professional goals, we'd love to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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