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An amazing opportunity has arisen for experienced Luxury Travel Consultants to join a growing travel company who specialise in luxury cruises.
As a Cruise specialist you will be working as part of their sales team, in their beautiful offices near Reading (ample parking available).
If you have 1 years + experience within a travel sales role, pride yourself on your professional friendly approach, this could be the perfect travel Industry opportunity for you!
They are offering a competitive starting salary range from £26,500 - £28,000 (depending on experience), with an OTE of £31,000 - £39,000, excellent benefits & career progression!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Taking enquires and creating luxury travel itineraries
Specialising in luxury cruise products
Ensuring every potential customer is offered a friendly, knowledgeable, professional service,
Following up on quotes to try to ensure they are aware of unbeatable prices or alternative quotes to secure a reservation
Ensuring all itinerary details are communicated thorough to the client
Taking Payments
Making any initial amendments to itineraries
Assist with pre- and post-departure queries
Upsell be offering additional products and excursions to ensure a customer's unique experience
Bring ideas to the business, help find new potential customers
Work to achieve sales targets and earn commission.
Be flexible to work 5 days over a 7 day rota, primarily between 9am to 6pm
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The ideal candidate will have previous travel industry sales experience, with knowledge of luxury travel and cruise.
However, if you have worked for a high street retail travel agency and have not specialised in luxury or cruise, but are keen to do so, this is a great opportunity for you to develop in your Travel Industry career.
And if you have target driven sales experience from an alternative industry, with exceptional customer service and ability to liaise with high-touch clientele, this could give you the opportunity to start a career in travel, at a point this industry is really taking off again.
THE PACKAGE:
Starting Salary of; £26,000 - £28,000 with an OTE of £31,000 - £39,000.
This is a lovely company to work for with a great product, beautiful offices, good benefits package and career progression opportunities.
INTERESTED?
Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV! For any further information please call 0203 8879444 or email regis@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk.
If this role is not quite right, but you have Travel Industry experience and are keen to find a new opportunity, please do send your CV, we may have something else that could be perfect for you!
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Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £26400 - £28000 per annum + +Commission, OTE £31,000
Posted: 2026-05-20 11:12:35
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A global leader in corporate travel is looking for an experienced Senior Business Travel Consultant (ERM) to join their multi-regional team.
If you have a background in crew, marine, offshore, or ERM travel and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, this could be a great next step.
The Role
As a Senior Business Travel Consultant, you'll act as the primary point of contact for business travellers, managing complex travel requests across multiple channels.
You will:
Handle end-to-end travel arrangements with accuracy and efficiency
Provide expert consultation and proactive solutions to clients
Manage crew movements, rotations, and disruption scenarios
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and client relationships
Support team members with guidance on processes and best practices
Contribute to projects, quality management, and operational improvements
About You
Proven experience in ERM, marine, offshore, or crew travel
Strong working knowledge of travel industry systems and processes
Advanced experience with GDS (Amadeus preferred)
Able to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, 24/7 environment
Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
Confident communicator with strong customer service focus
Comfortable working within a global, remote team
Location
Remote across Europe (UK, Netherlands, Spain, Italy,
*Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Belgium)
*Hybrid option available for candidates near select Poland office locations
What's on Offer
Flexible remote working options
Career growth within a global organisation
Competitive salary up to £32,000 depending on experience, and benefits package
Generous annual leave
Wellbeing support (mental, physical & financial)
Travel industry perks and discounts
Inclusive, collaborative work culture
Interested or want to learn more? Apply directly online or reach out for a confidential conversation to Michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-13 08:49:52
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A well-established and award-winning UK travel specialist is seeking an experienced North America Travel Expert to join its tailor-made sales team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about North America, who enjoys designing bespoke, high-quality travel experiences and delivering exceptional customer service.
You will be joining a supportive, sociable, and ambitious travel company known for its strong culture, excellent staff retention, and commitment to destination expertise.
Role Overview
As a North America Travel Expert, you will act as the primary point of contact for clients from enquiry through to return from travel.
Using your destination knowledge and travel experience, you will design and sell tailor-made and group holidays across North America.
You will be responsible for creating inspiring itineraries that exceed client expectations, turning enquiries into bookings and delivering a seamless customer journey.
Key Responsibilities
Handle tailor-made and group travel enquiries via phone, email, and occasional face-to-face events
Design and cost bespoke holiday itineraries tailored to client needs and budgets
Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through to booking confirmation and travel completion
Book flights, accommodation, excursions, and transport with global suppliers and partners
Ensure accuracy of supplier confirmations and all booking details
Take full ownership of bookings including documentation and after-sales care
Deliver excellent customer service and achieve sales targets and KPIs
Maintain and develop destination and product knowledge through training and research
Participate in educational trips to North America to gain first-hand experience
Collaborate with colleagues and support shared workload during busy periods
Contribute to marketing and product development through feedback, trip reports, and content ideas
Requirements
Essential:
Experience in travel sales, ideally in tailor-made or group travel
Strong knowledge and passion for North America (first-hand travel experience preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service focus with the ability to build rapport quickly
Target-driven and commercially aware
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused approach to sales
Desirable:
Experience using travel booking systems or CRM platforms
Previous experience working towards sales targets
Additional destination knowledge of Latin America
Package & Benefits
Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission + performance bonus
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing with service)
Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
Standard working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (1-hour lunch)
Occasional Saturday work with time off in lieu
Regular educational trips to North America
How to Apply
If you have a passion for North America, strong travel sales experience, and a desire to create unforgettable journeys for clients, please submit your CV and a short cover letter online outlining your suitability for the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional sales bonus
Posted: 2026-05-06 15:51:01
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We are currently recruiting for a Placing & Contracts Executive to join a well-established and fast-paced inbound Destination Management Company (DMC) specialising in group travel across the UK & Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a travel professional who enjoys relationship building, negotiation, and operational contracting, and wants to be part of a collaborative UK & Ireland contracting team.
About the Role
You will play a key role in supporting the placement and contracting of hotel and ground services for group travel programmes.
Working closely with Contracts Managers and Operations teams, you will help secure space, negotiate competitive rates, and ensure smooth implementation of contracted allocations within operational systems.
Key Responsibilities
Place and confirm group bookings with hotels and service suppliers
Negotiate rates, availability, and favourable contract terms for ad hoc groups and series programmes
Support implementation of seasonal allocations within internal systems with high attention to detail
Monitor cancellation deadlines, allocations, and overbooking risk in collaboration with Contracts Managers
Track and assess series performance and sales updates with Operations teams
Work through cancellation reports in line with contractual deadlines
Support the identification of unsold space opportunities for special offers
Maintain strong, long-term relationships with hotel and service partners
Keep destination and product knowledge up to date through research and site visits
What We're Looking For
Experience in inbound travel, group operations, or hotel groups/reservations contracting
Strong negotiation skills with a win-win mindset
Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability
Confident use of Microsoft Excel and Word, plus operational systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Strong understanding of UK & Ireland destinations (Scotland and Ireland especially advantageous)
Excellent written and spoken English, including contract comprehension
Strong communicator and collaborative team player
Calm, organised, and commercially aware approach
What's on Offer
Competitive salary: Salary range depending on experience disclosed confidentially upon application
Hybrid working model (3 days in London office, 2 days remote)
Opportunity to work within a dynamic, international travel environment
Career progression within a growing contracting and operations structure
Exposure to global source markets and large-scale group travel programmes
📩 Apply
If you are a detail-driven travel professional with strong contracting or group operations experience and enjoy building supplier relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV by applying online.
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Type: Permanent Location: North London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-04-28 15:56:12
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An amazing opportunity has arisen for experienced Luxury Travel Consultants to join a growing travel company who specialise in luxury cruises as part of their sales team, in beautiful offices near Reading (ample parking available).
If you have at least 12 months experience within a travel sales role, pride yourself on your professional friendly approach and feel that exceptional customer service & attention to detail leads to sales, this is the perfect Travel Industry opportunity for you! Starting salary is £25,400 pa, with a realistic OTE of £25k pa - £30k pa, but potential to earn much more.
And this is a company that values it's team highly, so good benefits & career progression is part of the package!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Taking enquires and creating luxury travel itineraries
Specialising in luxury cruise products
Ensuring every potential customer is offered a friendly, knowledgeable, professional service,
Following up on quotes to try to ensure they are aware of unbeatable prices or alternative quotes to secure a reservation
Ensuring all itinerary details are communicated thorough to the client
Taking Payments
Making any initial amendments to itineraries
Assist with pre- and post-departure queries
Upsell be offering additional products and excursions to ensure a customer's unique experience
Bring ideas to the business, help find new potential customers
Work to achieve sales targets and earn commission.
Be flexible to work 5 days over a 7 day rota, primarily between 9am to 6pm
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The ideal candidate will have previous travel industry sales experience, with knowledge of luxury travel and cruise.
However, if you have worked for a high street retail travel agency and have not specialised in luxury or cruise, but are keen to do so, this is a great opportunity for you to develop in your Travel Industry career.
And if you have target driven sales experience from an alternative industry, with exceptional customer service and ability to liaise with high-touch clientele, this could give you the opportunity to start a career in travel, at a point this industry is really taking off again.
THE PACKAGE:
Salary starts at £25,400 with an OTE of £25k - £30k pa, but Senior Consultants and Top Earners can earn in the region of £30k - £35k pa.
This is a lovely company to work for with a great product, beautiful offices, good benefits package and career progression opportunities.
INTERESTED?
If you are keen to be considered for this wonderful role and feel you meet the desired requirements please submit your CV via the Apply button online or send your CV directly to michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £26400 per annum + +Commission, OTE £30,000
Posted: 2026-04-27 07:52:33
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Our client is a vibrant and dynamic Destination Management Company (DMC) delivering comprehensive ground handling services across the UK and Ireland.
They specialise in tailor-made group travel programmes including cultural, experiential, and special interest tours, as well as series and guaranteed departures.
With offices across key locations, their expert teams collaborate to deliver exceptional results and unforgettable travel experiences.
Our client is seeking a driven and energetic Inbound Groups Business Development Executive to join their London-based team.
This role focuses on developing new business, strengthening client relationships, and delivering competitive group travel solutions across Scotland and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
Proactively generate and convert new business opportunities
Prepare tailored, competitive quotations for group travel programmes
Identify key opportunities and maximise conversion rates
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure smooth service delivery
Maintain accurate records and manage offers within internal systems
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing
Requirements
Minimum 3 years' experience with a UK & Ireland inbound tour operator (groups focus)
Proven experience in preparing quotes and handling group travel
Strong knowledge of the UK as a destination and current market pricing
Fluency in English plus one European language (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian)
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
Ability to work independently and within a team
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced travel environment and demonstrates flexibility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
They are proactive, solution-oriented, and confident in building long-term professional relationships.
They are also willing to travel occasionally for business and engage with clients to support business growth.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious travel business
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Career development and progression opportunities
The chance to make a real impact and build a strong client portfolio
Competitive basic salary of £36-39k depending on experience plus bonus, and additional benefits
Apply Now
Interested candidates should apply online or submit their CV to Michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36000 - £39000 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2026-04-27 07:50:59
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Are you an experienced Travel Consultant looking to take the next step in your career within a successful independent agency?
An established and growing independent travel business is seeking a confident and knowledgeable Retail Travel Consultant to join its high-performing team in Central Milton Keynes.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for travel, strong sales ability, and a desire to progress within a supportive and expanding organisation.
Working with a wide network of global suppliers, you'll create tailor-made travel experiences for customers—from short-haul getaways to complex, multi-centre itineraries.
This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to build long-lasting client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Selling a wide range of worldwide travel products, including package and tailor-made holidays
Building strong, repeat customer relationships through excellent service
Creating bespoke itineraries to suit individual client needs
Managing enquiries across phone, email, social media, and in person
Working towards and exceeding agreed sales targets
About You
Minimum 1 year's experience in a travel agency (essential)
Strong sales track record with a commercial mindset
Passionate about travel and delivering exceptional customer experiences
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
Familiar with tour operator systems
Flexible to work retail hours, including weekends
What's on Offer
Competitive salary with an attractive bonus scheme
Excellent staff travel discounts
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Additional leave
Company events and a supportive team environment
Working Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Are you Interested? If you're a motivated travel professional looking to grow your career within a thriving independent agency, we'd love to hear from you...apply online or email Michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk to be considered.
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Type: Permanent Location: Milton Keynes, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £25000 per annum
Posted: 2026-04-20 11:46:27
