Australia/Asia Travel Specialist

We are excited to be recruiting a specialist Oceania/Asia sales consultant to join our team, a position which offers excellent prospects within our award-winning tour operator. Our key requirements are a passion for, and knowledge of, Oceania & Asia. This position is a very hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the Oceania & Asia, be highly organised, driven, be an excellent communicator, and clearly understand our customers' needs. The Job: * Selling to clients via email, phone, letter and in person * Producing, pricing and amending itineraries * Generating bookings from new customers through all appropriate channels * Maximising retention of existing customers * Achieving and exceeding pre-set sales targets * Overseeing your Service Team in the production of documentation for your clients * Checking that welcome home packs have gone to your clients prior to their return * Contacting clients on return, thanking them for booking with us, obtaining feedback and nurturing for next trip * Expanding and developing existing product * Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers and country tourist boards * Researching and updating destinations, activity, and hotel information * Involvement in the product and pricing planning processes, including assisting purchasing team with the negotiation of improved supplier contracts * The possibility of research trips * Taking an active role in team meetings * Participating in company events, sometimes outside office hours * Supporting the marketing team with ideas for social media and PR requests Skills Required: * Passion for, and demonstrable knowledge of Oceania/Asia destinations * Experience of working in a Europe travel sales role at the bespoke end of travel is a benefit but not required and we will consider people without travel sales experience. The key for us is passion and knowledge of the region. * Proven ability to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion. * Strong communication skills * A personable manner The Package: * Salary £30,000 - £35,000 + Commission * 23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days. * Research trips overseas approximately every 12-18 months * Contributory pension scheme * Cycle to Work scheme. * Private healthcare * Travel insurance * Sabbatical option after five years of continuous service Interested: * If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or call/email Helen (phone number removed) (url removed)