Senior Travel Consultant

Company: Magpie Recruitment
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Job Description

Senior Travel Sales Executive – Luxury Travel Company

  • Location: SW London / Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
  • Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience) + Team Sales Bonuses + Travel Perks
  • Hours: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend rotation)

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Travel Sales Executive to join a leading luxury travel company. If you have a strong background in travel sales, a passion for creating tailor-made holidays, and thrive in a customer-focused, sales-driven environment, this is the perfect opportunity.

You will be handling warm, high-value holiday enquiries, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring a smooth booking process. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with three days in our Richmond office and two days working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Convert inbound luxury travel enquiries into bookings
  • Provide expert advice on destinations, accommodations, and experiences
  • Build relationships with clients, offering exceptional customer service
  • Maximise sales opportunities and work towards team performance targets
  • Manage accurate booking administration and documentation
  • Attend educational travel visits to enhance destination knowledge

What We Are Looking For:

  • Minimum 2 years of travel sales experience (Travel Agent, Tour Operator, or similar)
  • Proven track record in travel sales with strong conversion rates
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build client relationships
  • Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
  • Comfortable working towards sales targets in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to travel for destination familiarisation trips

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience selling holidays.
  • Knowledge of Mediterranean destinations such as Greece, Italy, France, and Spain
  • Familiarity with CRM and booking systems
  • A valid driving license is desirable

What’s in it for You?

  • Competitive salary of £32,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience) (OTE £42,000 – £45,000)
  • Team sales bonuses based on performance
  • Educational travel trips to luxury destinations
  • Free last-minute holiday accommodation
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Free annual holiday insurance
  • Hybrid working model for a great work-life balance
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing luxury travel company

Work Schedule

  • Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
  • Saturday (on a rotational basis): 10 AM – 5 PM
  • Sunday (seasonal rotation): 10 AM – 5 PM (Time off in lieu provided for weekend shifts)

Why Apply?

  • Work for a leading luxury travel brand
  • Enjoy hybrid working flexibility
  • Sell high-end holidays to stunning destinations
  • Earn competitive pay with uncapped bonuses
  • Develop your travel career with industry-leading training

If you are an experienced Travel Consultant, Travel Sales Executive, or Luxury Travel Specialist, apply now and take your career to the next level.

Apply today – we are interviewing now!

This role is being recruited by Magpie Recruitment on behalf of a luxury travel company.

  • Travel Consultant
  • Travel Sales Advisor
  • Luxury Travel Consultant
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  • Business Travel
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Posted: March 27th, 2025