An amazing opportunity has arisen for experienced Luxury Travel Consultants to join a growing travel company who specialise in luxury cruises as part of their sales team, in beautiful offices near Reading (ample parking available). If you have at least 12 months experience within a travel sales role, pride yourself on your professional friendly approach and feel that exceptional customer service & attention to detail leads to sales, this is the perfect Travel Industry opportunity for you! Starting salary is £24.5k pa, with a realistic OTE of £25k pa - £30k pa, but potential to earn much more. And this is a company that values it's team highly, so good benefits & career progression is part of the package!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Taking enquires and creating luxury travel itineraries
Specialising in luxury cruise products
Ensuring every potential customer is offered a friendly, knowledgeable, professional service,
Following up on quotes to try to ensure they are aware of unbeatable prices or alternative quotes to secure a reservation
Ensuring all itinerary details are communicated thorough to the client
Taking Payments
Making any initial amendments to itineraries
Assist with pre- and post-departure queries
Upsell be offering additional products and excursions to ensure a customer's unique experience
Bring ideas to the business, help find new potential customers
Work to achieve sales targets and earn commission.
Be flexible to work 5 days over a 7 day rota, primarily between 9am to 6pm
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The ideal candidate will have previous travel industry sales experience, with knowledge of luxury travel and cruise. However, if you have worked for a high street retail travel agency and have not specialised in luxury or cruise, but are keen to do so, this is a great opportunity for you to develop in your Travel Industry career. And if you have target driven sales experience from an alternative industry, with exceptional customer service and ability to liaise with high-touch clientele, this could give you the opportunity to start a career in travel, at a point this industry is really taking off again.
THE PACKAGE:
Salary starts at £24.5k with an OTE of £25k - £30k pa, but Senior Consultants and Top Earners can earn in the region of £30k - £35k pa. This is a lovely company to work for with a great product, beautiful offices, good benefits package and career progression opportunities.
INTERESTED?
If you are keen to be considered for this wonderful role and feel you meet the desired requirements please submit your CV via the Apply button online or send your CV directly to michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk.....Read more...
The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:
Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
Assisting qualified hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.
After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop.
Working at the reception desk and booking client appointments.
Keeping the salon clean and tidy.
Offering clients refreshments.
Training:You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry. Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons. You will achieve a Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in Maths and English (if needed).Training Outcome:This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified.
Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification.
Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships – the opportunities are endless!
Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard.
Progression on to a Teaching Qualification.Employer Description:A vibrant and friendly salon located in Stockport, Kutz & Co is an established business which prides itself on providing excellent services. Their highly experienced and friendly staff pride themselves on the quality of their work and their diverse clientele.Working Hours :One 7-hour day in college, with 2 days off (the role includes weekend work). Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Initiative....Read more...
The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:
Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner
Assisting qualified Hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.
After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop
Working on the reception desk and booking client appointments
Keeping the salon clean and tidy
Offering clients refreshments
Training:You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry. Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons. You will achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in maths and English (if needed).Training Outcome:This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified.
Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification.
Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships - the opportunities are endless!
Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard.
Progression on to a Teaching Qualification.Employer Description:A vibrant and friendly salon located in Altrincham, Marco Pani is an established business which prides itself on providing excellent services. Their highly experienced and friendly staff pride themselves on the quality of their work and their diverse clientele.Working Hours :One 7-hour day in college, with 2 days off (the role includes weekend work). Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Initiative....Read more...
The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:
Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
Assisting qualified Hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.
After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop.
Working on the reception desk and booking client appointments.
Keeping the salon clean and tidy.
Offering clients refreshments.
Training:You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry. Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons. You will achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in Maths and English (if needed).Training Outcome:
This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified.
Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification.
Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships – the opportunities are endless!
Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard.
Progression on to a Teaching qualification.
Employer Description:A vibrant and friendly salon located in Stockport, Undone 470 is an established business which prides itself on providing excellent services. Their highly experienced and friendly staff pride themselves on the quality of their work and their diverse clientele.Working Hours :One 7-hour day in college, with 2 days off (the role includes weekend work). Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Initiative....Read more...
The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:
Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
Assisting qualified hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.
After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop.
Working on the reception desk and booking client appointments.
Keeping the salon clean and tidy.
Offering clients refreshments.
Training:You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry. Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons. You will achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in Maths and English (if needed).Training Outcome:
This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified.
Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification.
Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships – the opportunities are endless!
Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard.
Progression on to a Teaching qualification.
Employer Description:A vibrant and friendly salon located in Salford, Dynamics is an established business which prides itself on providing excellent services. Their highly experienced and friendly staff pride themselves on the quality of their work and their diverse clientele.Working Hours :One 7-hour day in college, with 2 days off (the role includes weekend work). Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Initiative....Read more...
Advanced pastry and dessert techniques
Artisan baking, patisserie, and chocolate work
Menu planning and presentation
Kitchen safety, hygiene, and food regulations
Working effectively in a professional kitchen
Training Outcome:🎓 After Completing Your Level 3 Pastry Chef Apprenticeship:👩🍳 Progression into Full-Time RolesPastry Chef (Commis or Demi Chef de Partie) – Work full-time in a professional kitchen, focusing on desserts, baking, and patisserie.Bakery or Patisserie Roles – Join artisan bakeries, patisseries, or cafés producing high-end baked goods.🧁 Specialisation OpportunitiesChocolate and confectioneryArtisan breadmakingWedding and celebration cake designFine dining desserts and plated presentation🧑🏫 Further Education & QualificationsProgress to a Level 4 or 5 qualification (e.g., Hospitality Management or Advanced Culinary Arts)Specialised pastry or baking courses (e.g., at Le Cordon Bleu or other culinary institutions)🧳 Career Paths in the IndustryWork in restaurants, hotels, or cruise ships around the worldJoin or start a catering business or food truckWork in event and wedding cateringDevelop your brand via social media, content creation, or recipe developmentEmployer Description:Shoreditch Events is a London based bespoke event and party planning management company, with well established reliability and resource at it's heart.
Boasting venues on both land and water we are the first choice for London's top businesses and private client functionsWorking Hours :Shift work
Monday to Saturday between 7am until 6pm.
You will be notified the week prior of the schedule for the following weekSkills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Sales & Marketing Director – Jamaica, Caribbean – Up to $120kWe are working with one of the Caribbeans top Hospitality groups who operate a diverse portfolio of concepts across the Caribbean islands. This group is now looking for a new Director to join their team in Jamaica and lead their Sales and Marketing program. Experience with travel agencies, tour companies, theme parks or cruise line industry is required!Candidates must hold a USA passport due to visa requirementsPerks & Benefits
Competitive salary range of $100,000–$120,000 USDFull expat package including housing, relocation & food allowance, 3 weeks vacation, flights, and work permitIncredible opportunity to live and work in the Caribbean while joining a #1 company
The Role
Drive sales through key channels and local businessesDevelop and implement strategic pricing and rate plansOversee group performance, traffic, and profitability across all conceptsCollaborate with marketing on effective campaigns, brand positioning, and guest outreachLead and motivate the sales team on daily strategies and meeting targetsManage sales and marketing budgets, evaluate performance metrics, and coordinate community initiatives
What they are looking for:
Proven background in sales and marketing in a similar role in the hospitality spaceGood knowledge of the Caribbean market and how to work with travel partners in the regionOpen to learning and sharing the company’s story, values, and cultural rootsComfortable digging into numbers and using data to help guide smart decisionsPositive, proactive approach—someone who takes initiative and gets things doneThrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple properties and moving parts
This role is only open to USA citizens/passport holdersIf you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Danny at COREcruitment dot comDue to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!....Read more...
We are working with a top tier firm, highly ranked by the Legal 500, seeking an experienced solicitor with expertise in travel law and personal injury to join their London Personal Injury, Travel and Regulatory team as a Travel Litigation Legal Director. You will provide strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, including tour operators, cruise and ferry companies, hotel owners and industry bodies.
This team has an excellent reputation and proven history of advising clients on the legal implications of both major and minor incidents across air, land and sea. Their expertise includes handling criminal and regulatory matters, as well as defending personal injury claims.
As a Travel Litigation Legal Director, you will:
Advise on booking terms, contracts, consumer protection, and regulatory issues.
Handle litigious
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
Business development and expanding the firm’s client portfolio.
Senior candidates will be expected to bring a book of business to help grow the team further.
What they are looking for:
Qualified Solicitor or equivalent.
Strong experience in travel law and claims (Private Practice or in-house).
Transactional, drafting and negotiation
Proven ability to develop new business and build client relationships.
Organised, commercially minded, and a strong communicator.
Beneficial experience also includes:
Hotel contracts, supplier agreements or airline
Regulations such as the Package Travel Regulations, Montreal Convention, or Athens Convention.
Personal Injury claims related to travel.
What’s on offer?:
30 days annual leave + birthday, and Christmas shut down.
Private medical insurance and fitness allowance.
Flexible pension and ISA savings
Enhanced family leave and emergency care support.
Hybrid working and dress for your day
Bespoke training and development
Annual travel allowance.
If you are an experienced Solicitor in London looking to take the next step in your career as a Travel Litigation Legal Director, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role or submit your CV directly to this advert.....Read more...
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
· Delivering a bespoke customer experience to our customers
· Meeting and greeting customers in person, over the telephone and social media
· Taking and answering customer questions and queries
· Selling products and service to meet customer needs and enhance their travel experience
· Administration
· Marketing instore and on social media
· Assisting with customer events
· Team meetings and on the job and off trainingTraining:Level 3 Travel Consultant Apprenticeship Standard:
A fully embedded induction programme delivered by the employer and training provider
Allocation of a training provider coach/tutor who will visit you in the workplace on a regular basis
Off-the-job education, training and online learning provided by the provider at one of our training centres or at the employer’s premises
On-the-job training delivered by the employer
Quarterly formal progress review meetings with the providers' coach/tutor and employer
Training Outcome:To become a valued member of the Best Destinations team.Employer Description:Our personal, local service sets us apart from the rest. With over 30 years experience in the industry, we offer our customers a level of service you just won’t get on the internet.
We have access to thousands of accommodation suppliers, airlines, tour operators, cruise lines and more. With all of this at our fingertips we can find our customers the best possible holidays to suit their needs.
With full financial ATOL protection as a member of the Global Travel Group, we have unrivalled access to live systems covering everything from weekend breaks to that once in a lifetime trip to celebrate a special occasion.Working Hours :Opening Hours: Monday - Friday - 09:30-16:30. Saturday 09:00-13:30. Closed on Sunday. Shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Motivated,Friendly,Enthusiastic....Read more...
We are working with a top tier firm, highly ranked by the Legal 500 who are seeking an experienced solicitor with expertise in travel law and personal injury to join their London team as a Travel Litigation Partner. As a key part of the PI, Travel and Regulatory team you will provide strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, including tour operators, cruise and ferry companies, hotel owners and industry bodies.
This team has an excellent reputation and proven history of advising clients on the legal implications of both major and minor incidents across air, land and sea. Their expertise includes handling criminal and regulatory matters, as well as defending personal injury claims.
As a Travel Litigation Partner, you will:
Advise on booking terms, contracts, consumer protection, and regulatory issues.
Handle litigious
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
Business development and expanding the firm’s client portfolio.
Senior candidates will be expected to bring a book of business to help grow the team further.
What they are looking for:
Qualified Solicitor or equivalent.
Strong experience in travel law and claims (Private Practice or in-house).
Transactional, drafting and negotiation
Proven ability to develop new business and build client relationships.
Organised, commercially minded, and a strong communicator.
Beneficial experience also includes:
Hotel contracts, supplier agreements or airline
Regulations such as the Package Travel Regulations, Montreal Convention, or Athens Convention.
Personal Injury claims related to travel.
What’s on offer?:
30 days annual leave + birthday, and Christmas shut down.
Private medical insurance and fitness allowance.
Flexible pension and ISA savings
Enhanced family leave and emergency care support.
Hybrid working and dress for your day
Bespoke training and development
Annual travel allowance.
If you are an experienced Solicitor in London looking to take the next step in your career as a Travel Litigation Partner, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role or submit your CV directly to this advert.....Read more...
Use your personality to inspire and respect your customers and colleagues whilst sharing a great amount of fun
Technology is evolving every day, so is TUI. By providing you with the best tools you’ll gain knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently understand our customers and adapt your style to help answer questions, bring holidays to life and improve customer loyalty
If things don’t go to plan, your support network will help you to investigate and resolve any question or complaint
You’ll embrace change and rise to the challenges of a customer-focused role
Your drive to achieve will lead you to exceed your sales and service objectives; in retail, we call it ‘Smashing your Targets’
Training:Travel Consultant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
You’ll be assigned a Learning Coach who will guide you for the duration of the scheme with the aim of you achieving a Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification
20 per cent of your working week will be set aside for you to work through the standards on your online learning platform, complete practical or written assessments and update your portfolio of work evidence
As part of this, you may also complete Functional Skills in English and maths if required (e.g., if you don't have GCSE Grade 4/C or above or equivalents)
Training Outcome:
Our apprenticeships offer a great route into a varied and exciting career with TUI
Employer Description:Be Yourself… Be Unique! TUI’s more than a brand, it’s who we are. Trusted – Unique – Inspiring.
We’re the leading tourism business with diverse customers and over 67,000 employees. Together, we embrace different continents and cultures. We believe travel broadens the mind. Just like our customers, we’re on a journey - of development towards a more digital, connected and integrated future - but we haven’t arrived there yet. We believe that differences drive innovation and we’re encouraging an environment where diverse talent thrives. Inclusion is fundamental to everything that we achieve and it’s our unique colleagues that will shape the future of travel.
The TUI Group includes over 400 owned hotels, 16 cruise ships, a digital platform for more than 160,000 tours, activities and experiences, strong tour operators, 1,200 travel agencies and leading online portals, five airlines with around 130 aircraft, and destination services in all major holiday countries around the globe. It covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. This integrated offering enables us to provide our 21 million customers with an unmatched holiday experience in 180 regions. A key feature of our corporate culture is our global responsibility for economic, environmental and social sustainability. This is reflected in more than 20 years of commitment to sustainable tourism. In 2022 financial year the TUI Group with a headcount of around 60,000 recorded turnover of about €16,5bn and an operating result of €409m. The TUI Group’s share is listed in the FTSE 250 index, in the Quotation Board of the Open Market on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and regulated Market of the Hanover Stock Exchange.
As part of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion policy we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make reasonable adjustments to assist in the interview process. Applications are open to all sectors of the communityWorking Hours :Flexibility to work variable shift patterns each week, which include evenings & weekends in line with customer demand. Shift patterns are normally shared 4-weeks in advance. Days and hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
Use your personality to inspire and respect your customers and colleagues whilst sharing a great amount of fun
Technology is evolving every day, so is TUI. By providing you with the best tools you’ll gain knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently understand our customers and adapt your style to help answer questions, bring holidays to life and improve customer loyalty
If things don’t go to plan, your support network will help you to investigate and resolve any question or complaint
You’ll embrace change and rise to the challenges of a customer-focused role
Your drive to achieve will lead you to exceed your sales and service objectives; in retail, we call it ‘Smashing your Targets’
Training:Travel Consultant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
You’ll be assigned a Learning Coach who will guide you for the duration of the scheme with the aim of you achieving a Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification
20 per cent of your working week will be set aside for you to work through the standards on your online learning platform, complete practical or written assessments and update your portfolio of work evidence
As part of this, you may also complete Functional Skills in English and maths if required (e.g., if you don't have GCSE Grade 4/C or above or equivalents)
Training Outcome:
Our apprenticeships offer a great route into a varied and exciting career with TUI
Employer Description:Be Yourself… Be Unique! TUI’s more than a brand, it’s who we are. Trusted – Unique – Inspiring.
We’re the leading tourism business with diverse customers and over 67,000 employees. Together, we embrace different continents and cultures. We believe travel broadens the mind. Just like our customers, we’re on a journey - of development towards a more digital, connected and integrated future - but we haven’t arrived there yet. We believe that differences drive innovation and we’re encouraging an environment where diverse talent thrives. Inclusion is fundamental to everything that we achieve and it’s our unique colleagues that will shape the future of travel.
The TUI Group includes over 400 owned hotels, 16 cruise ships, a digital platform for more than 160,000 tours, activities and experiences, strong tour operators, 1,200 travel agencies and leading online portals, five airlines with around 130 aircraft, and destination services in all major holiday countries around the globe. It covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. This integrated offering enables us to provide our 21 million customers with an unmatched holiday experience in 180 regions. A key feature of our corporate culture is our global responsibility for economic, environmental and social sustainability. This is reflected in more than 20 years of commitment to sustainable tourism. In 2022 financial year the TUI Group with a headcount of around 60,000 recorded turnover of about €16,5bn and an operating result of €409m. The TUI Group’s share is listed in the FTSE 250 index, in the Quotation Board of the Open Market on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and regulated Market of the Hanover Stock Exchange.
As part of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion policy we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make reasonable adjustments to assist in the interview process. Applications are open to all sectors of the communityWorking Hours :Flexibility to work variable shift patterns each week, which include evenings & weekends in line with customer demand. Shift patterns are normally shared 4-weeks in advance. Days and hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
