Travel Consultant (Team Leader)

Job Description
Join Our Exciting Team at Love2shop!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Love2shop? We're not just another company; we're a vibrant hub of celebration, recognition, and choice, making moments matter for people everywhere. With over 55 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to progress, we're now part of the esteemed PayPoint family, opening doors to even more exciting opportunities! ️
Who We Are:
At Love2shop, we believe in the power of choice. Our diverse range of gift cards and vouchers empowers recipients to explore hundreds of top high street brands, both in-store and online. Whether it's for personal indulgence or corporate gifting, we're here to make every experience special.
Is this you?
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We are looking for an energetic, motivated and confident travel team leader who would be interested in a permanent position, due to growth plans. Heading up the day to day supervision of the current travel department, as well as booking yourself, you will be responsible for working with our established travel experts who deal with supporting our customers on a daily basis with their bespoke travel
requirements/plans.
A good broad current knowledge of the travel industry including packages, cruise, flights and the UK markets would be ideal along with at least two years in a
supervisory/management
roll, but any travel experience within the sector will be considered.
Main Responsibilities:
Assuming the day to day supervision of the Travel Team
Performing One to ones with the team including quarterly and year end appraisals and reporting back to line management when required.
Authorisation and management of staff
Assisting Senior management with reporting on trends and patterns to further bolster the travel division.
Building relationships both internally and externally with Colleagues, Senior Management and external suppliers.
Selling travel products in a professional manner and building relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Completing relevant administration tasks efficiently further enhancing excellent service throughout.
Actioning complaints in accordance with agreed company procedure to limit potential loss and/or escalation whilst also upholding our professional and efficient service.
Ensuring company and supplier knowledge is up to date to reduce the potential for colleague errors and omissions in line with current travel industry guidelines and legislation.
Essential skills:
Demonstrable recent work experience within the travel industry
Knowledge of bookings Packages, DP holidays, flights and UK Breaks.
Self-starter with a can do attitude
Experience of working in a customer-facing role and possess a passion for customer first.
People orientated with a drive for engagement and team work
Proven working knowledge of travel booking and administration systems
Why you should join us Us
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. ️
Company sick pay and pension scheme.
UK healthcare cover and staff discounts with multiple retailers.
Corporate travel scheme and fabulous kitchen space with free tea and coffee. ☕
Inclusive facilities for all denominations and family-friendly leave. ‍‍‍
Community volunteering policy for charitable events.
If you're ready to join a team that champions good values and celebrates success, send us your CV today! At Love2shop, there's always room for one more in our journey of spreading joy and making memories!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We're committed to championing equality and diversity in the workplace, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds and abilities. ✨