Specialist Travel Consultant

Do you have a passion for travel? Do you have first-class people skills and the ability to build a rapport with clients? Are you keen to work for a progressive company in exciting and friendly industry and build a career in travel? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident individuals to become Specialist Travel Consultants, with positions available in our USA & Canada Team.

Your role is to turn your client’s wanderlust into an unforgettable adventure. Communicating mainly by telephone, email and video call, you will listen to their plans and offer suggestions and advice, based on your own travels and training, to create a tailor made itinerary, personalised to their interests and needs.

You will work with colleagues and suppliers to ensure all arrangements are made and their holiday experience is seamless.

Your Experience

To be successful in the role you will need:

• First-hand travelling experience in your specialist destinations, with an understanding of the geography and culture of the region
• Confidence in dealing with people at all levels
• An excellent telephone manner
• Good organisation, administration and time management skills
• Education to degree level or relevant sales or business experience

Travel industry experience is not essential as full training and support will be given. More important is a passion for travel itself and an ability to inspire others.

Benefits

Working at FREEDOM you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission and bonus – £30,000 to £35,000 on-target earnings
• 22 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
• The option to add an additional 5 days’ holiday
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• BUPA private healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Comprehensive sales and product training
• Familiarisation trips to your specialist destinations
• Discounted personal holidays
• Regular social and industry events

Our bright and modern offices are close to Hertford town centre, with free parking on site and Hertford East railway station nearby. It’s an open-plan environment, great for collaborative working and sharing ideas.

Training & Support

Many of our colleagues have been with us for over 15 years, meaning there is always support on hand to help you grow into your role and progress in the company.

During your training programme you’ll have sessions with managers in each department, to give you a thorough understanding of the ethos of the company, how we work and the goals we are trying to achieve.