Travel Experts
- Recruiter
- Barrhead Travel*
- Location
- Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Apr 2016
- Closes
- 06 May 2016
- Ref
- 224901800-01
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
See your career take off with Barrhead Travel!!
Barrhead Travel, The Holiday and Tailor Made Travel Specialists are delighted to advertise that we now have an exciting opportunity for Travel Consultants at our store in Intu Eldon Square, Newcastle City Centre.
After opening our first branch over 40 years ago we are immensely proud to have such a dedicated customer network and a loyal work force at the forefront of our family run business. It is thanks to our continued growth, we now employ over 900 staff across 61 locations throughout Scotland and most recently we opened our latest superstore in England's most Northerly city; Newcastle.
We realise that the quickest way to grow our company is to grow our people. In addition to our bespoke training and personal career development, our teams have the freedom to not only sell, but also experience the best available products on the market.
Job Description:
- Creating tailor made itineraries to suit your customer’s needs in a face to face environment
- The more you sell the more you earn
- Offering exceptional customer service - your customers will want to keep coming back to you when they book their next holiday
- Ensure enquiries are dealt with in a precise manner, understanding your customer’s needs
- Ensure sales targets are met and exceeded
Experience Required:
- We are looking for candidates with a minimum 1 year travel sales experience
- Or 2 years proven sales experience within a targeted working environment
- A genuine interest and passion for travel is essential
- The confidence, determination and drive to succeed!
What we can offer:
An exciting growing company, that cares about its staff and will always and put you first. A company that offers excellent progression opportunities for those that want it and believes work should be challenging and fun.
- Competitive salary with excellent uncapped bonus
- Exciting overseas educational trips
- Excellent training and development
- Personal development opportunities
- Generous staff discounts on travel, travel products and services
- Increased holiday allowance with long service
- 20 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
Did you know? In 2015 alone staff from a range of our branches enjoyed educational events to visit new aircraft, test drive new hotels and soak up the atmosphere in breathtaking destinations including; Jamaica, Las Vegas, The Seychelles, Dubai, China and Thailand to name a few.
Don’t miss your chance to join an award winning company, selling a product you love, whilst reaping the rewards of an extremely generous bonus structure within a fun & exciting company.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then get in touch today.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Specialists by clicking the Apply Now button below.