Job Reference: 22780DEC
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Are you an experiencedTravel Specialist with extensive knowledge and experience of North/Latin America?
We have an exciting opportunity for a proven/experienced sales consultant, with a passion in selling USA, Canada and South America to join one of the most respected companies in the Travel Industry.
You will have excellent destination knowledge, either gained through living or working in South or North America, or through extensively travelling and selling the region. With a proven track record in sales, ideally gainedin a luxury or tailor-made travel company, you will have high touch customer relationship skills needed to close sales and delight our clients.
Key Responsibilities/Objectives:
*Use your destination knowledge and personal insight to design and convert to sale individual tailor-made itineraries to our clients
*Maximise every enquiry (whether phone call or email) with friendly and professional service and quickly identify good leads
*Offer the highest levels of customer service and be prepared to 'go the extra mile' throughout the sales and after-sales processes to ensure a high repeat ratio
*Use our preferred partners to offer high quality product and optimum return on sales and offer ancillary products as appropriate to enhance our clients' journeys
*Confidently interact with clients by email, phone and occasionally face-to-face to build loyal relationships and repeat business
*Work closely with your product manager so you have first class product and region knowledge as expected by our clients*Be a proud advocate for travelling with this company and confident to guide and recommend product that will exceed our clients'expectations
Professional/Technical Competencies:
*A proven track record in long-haul (ideally luxury or experiential) sales in the Americas region
*GDS experience, ideally Amadeus
*Commercially aware
*In depth knowledge of Americas region
*Ideally educated to degree level or can speak a second language
Personal Competencies:
*Passion and enthusiasm for travel.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, actively listening to and fulfilling clients' needs.
*Attention to detail.
*Results orientated with personal motivation to deliver and exceed targets.
*Strong time management and personal organisation skills
*Confident with clients and able to build trust and loyalty
Salary:
A basic salary of £26,000 plus uncapped commission if on offer - along with incentives, education trips, concessionary travel and many other great benefits.
Interested:
To apply for the position of America Travel Specialist Click 'apply' to submit your CV.
This role is being managed by Joe@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk / Tel: 0203 887 9444
Please note that only candidates who meet the shortlisted requirements will be contacted
Industry: Travel and Tourism
Salary: Up to £26000 per annum + commission
Salary Benefits: commission
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Travel Consultant, reservations, North America, South America, America Specialist, Americas specialist
Contact Name: Joe Bartholomew
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