We are looking for experienced specialist travel consultants to design holidays to Africa,Asia or Latin America. Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.CREATING MEMORIES: We believe that memorable moments form the most perfect holiday a story around a campfire; eating street-side on a plastic chair; a beautiful sunset; the sound of monkeys calling through the rainforest. And we think these moments are easier to attain by staying in independent boutique hotels and luxury hideaways. These ideals form the basis of our holidays.REAL TRAVEL EXPERTS: We are looking for someone who loves travel. Someone who knows the exceptional guides, the best places to stay, the authentic experiences and all the detail in between.ITS ALL ABOUT OUR CLIENTS: We aim to surpass client expectations every step of the way. This ensures we have lovely repeat clients and word of mouth referrals (as well as a 99% five-star rating on Trustpilot). We therefore expect our Holiday Designers to be brilliant at exceeding client expectations and going the extra mile. Must-have Experience & Skills:Previous experience of working in tailor-made travel as a travel consultantExperience of pulling together complex holiday itineraries Passion for travel and exploring new destinationsLiterate & numerate with a high level of attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skills including an excellent telephone mannerExcellent organisation skills to self-manage & prioritise your workload & ensure fantastic client servicePositive can-do attitude Preferred Experience & Skills:Strong geographical knowledge cities, airports, key landmarks, destinations, sights etcProven sales or client service experienceConfident using Microsoft Excel and WordSalary:Basic salary plus uncapped commission. Estimated OTE 40-55k for experienced consultantsHours:09h00 to 17h30 Mon to Fri. Or 08h00 to 16h30. Or 10h00 to 18h30. There is flexibility.One Saturday every 6 weeks (with the following Friday as holiday). Out Of Hours phone management required for 6 weeks of the yearAnnual Leave:25 days plus bank holidays. Birthday offOptional volunteering day off once per yearAdditional days for longer-term employeesUsually another 10 days out of the office each year on a fam trip. Location:Modern office in central Shoreham-by-Sea (5 minutes to rail and bus links) Hybrid working is an option. New employees would need to commit to spending at least 3 days per week in the office for the first 2 months. Therefore applicants should be within a one hour commute of the office. To apply, send your CV to: Jo Shuttleworthjo@sundownerholidays.co.uk 01273 923100
Job Title
Experienced Travel Consultant