Assistant Retail Travel Manager

Assistant Retail Travel Manager

Base Salary to £29,000 + Commission OTE £40,000

Metrocentre - Gateshead

Our client is the UK's premium luxury travel company specialising in worldwide beach destinations as well as luxury villas, escorted tours, river cruises etc.

They are now recruiting for an Assistant Retail Manger consultant to join their long established team in their Metrocentre branch to manage a team of retail consultants as well helping curate inspiring travel arrangements for their discerning clientele.

This role is ideal for an experienced senior travel consultant or an assistant manager/team leader from a tour operator or travel agency seeking structured career enhancement, 2 luxury FAM Trips per annum and the opportunity to earn very generous commission based on performance.

Candidates must have supervisory/team leader experience within the travel industry or be a senior travel consultant looking for their next step into management.

Assistant Retail Travel Manager Responsibilities:

Arranging worldwide travel arrangements for clients across all holidays to worldwide destinations including Europe, USA, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Africa, South America, Asia Australia, New Zealand etc

Booking and seeing all travel extras including tours, airport lounges, car hire, insurance etc.

Participating in luxury FAM trips to further develop personal product knowledge.

Accountable for meeting and exceeding retail sales targets.

Supporting the branch manager

Motivating a team of travel consultants

Responsible for the development of all staff.

Assistant Retail Travel Manager Experience Required:

Previous supervisory experience within the travel industry is essential

Senior travel consultants seeking the opportunity to move into a managerial role will also be considered

A strong track record of delivering sales results and exceptional service.

A genuine passion for travel, especially worldwide destinations.

Assistant Retail Travel Manager Salary and Benefits:

Base Salary up to £29,000 based on experience

Lucrative commission structure

25 days holiday

Holiday concessions

Career development

Fam trips

To apply, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application.