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Travel Consultant

Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a well-established and growing travel company based in Tunbridge Wells, looking to recruit an experienced Travel Consultant to join their busy team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in the travel industry, such as a tour operator or group travel agency, who enjoys curating bespoke itineraries, managing group bookings, and building strong B2B relationships with clients and suppliers.

What's on Offer:

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working: 4 days office-based, 1 day remote
Benefits: Company pension, 4 weeks holiday, employee perks, and ongoing training
Opportunities to grow within a friendly, supportive travel teamAbout the Role:

As a Travel Consultant, you'll be the main point of contact for customers planning travel within the UK and overseas. You'll be responsible for building tailored itineraries, coordinating bookings, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. The role also offers the chance to attend familiarisation trips and travel-related events.

Key Responsibilities:

Handling incoming travel enquiries and managing bookings
Creating bespoke itineraries based on client specifications and budgets
Coordinating bookings for transport, accommodation, activities, meals, and guides
Working with suppliers to secure services at competitive rates
Preparing travel documents, proposals, and quotes with high attention to detail
Supporting B2B sales activity via warm trade calls and maintaining client relationships
Attending UK and international trade events and networking opportunitiesCandidate Profile:

Experience within the travel trade or group travel sector is essential
Excellent organisational and communication skills
High level of accuracy and ability to manage multiple bookings at once
Comfortable building rapport with both clients and suppliers
Confident using Microsoft Office and general booking systems
A full UK driving licence is required (car ownership preferred)
Fluency in French is desirable, but not essentialRefer a friend and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up to the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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