Travel Specialist

Love Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel agency is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team in Derby. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience and excellent communication skills. This role involves engaging with new and returning customers to maximize bookings while maintaining high service standards. A strong interest in motorcycling and travel is desirable. The position offers a salary of £35k plus a commission structure and involves a hybrid working model with two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Has proven sales experience and can consistently hit targets.
• An excellent communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all enquiries to maximize bookings from customers.
• Communicate benefits of tours and provide comprehensive information.
• Deliver excellent customer service and meet targets.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong relationship building skills

Tenacious and driven

Self-motivated

Interest in motorcycling, travel, or tourism

Job description

Travel Specialist- Premium Travel Brand

£35k + basic - Plus a strong commission structure

Derby - Hybrid - 2 days in the office

My client is one of the world’s largest premium motorcycle adventure travel operators, based in the UK, with a portfolio of more than 200 guided and self-guided tours worldwide. Our experienced head office team brings together decades of knowledge in both motorcycling and travel. As we continue to grow into new markets and destinations, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Sales Executive to join the team.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all enquiries are managed effectively to maximise bookings from both new and returning customers.

You will need to gain an in-depth understanding of our product range so that you can clearly communicate the benefits of our tours, provide accurate and comprehensive information, and deliver excellent customer service. This role requires a commitment to meeting targets while maintaining the high service standards that define our reputation in the industry.

Qualifications

• Has proven sales experience and can consistently hit targets
• An excellent communicator with strong presentation skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Tenacious and driven
• Very self-motivated
• (Bonus) Has an interest in motorcycling, travel, or tourism

In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for new and returning customers, turning enquiries into bookings, making proactive sales calls, and building strong relationships.

This is your chance to combine your sales skills with an exciting, specialist industry.

Your recruiter for this role is Becky Hopkinson, Account Manager at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Becky and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness and leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the leisure industry. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.