Educational Travel Sales Consultant (GTR1652)
Remote
Travel
£NEG + commission
Full time / Permanent
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Gecko Travel Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with this leading Schools Travel Operator, who due to a period of growth are seeking an Educational Travel Sales Consultant to join their team.
As an Educational Travel Sales Consultant you will be handling direct inquiries from schools and universities and fostering relationships through innovative business development strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in selling school tours, strong organisational skills, and a deep passion for educational travel.
This can either be a hybrid role based in central england, or fully remote in the UK.
The role:
- Managing both new leads and existing enquiries, converting them into bookings, and building and managing a portfolio of clients
- Ensuring excellence at every stage of the client journey, with clear communication and adherence to all processes at every touchpoint
- Collaborating with the operations team and clients to create enriching and inspiring travel itineraries for young people
- Maximising upselling opportunities and working to achieve your margin targets
- Attending school visits and conferences
- Delivering in person or online parents' evenings about our trips
You will have:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in educational travel sales ESSENTIAL
- Proven sales experience within the travel industry
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Confidence to deliver talks at schools
- Ability to attend trade shows and events
- A passion for travel!
Additional Information:
- Salary £ Excellent (depending on experience) plus commission
- Remote based
- Company pension
- Excellent company benefits
This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Educational Travel Sales Consultant to join this rapidly growing travel business.
Please send your CV to hello@geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk quoting GTR1652, alternatively head to our website for more details and to apply: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk
Please note that if you do not hear from Gecko Travel Recruitment within 7 days of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.