A different kind of workplace
A Different Kind of Workplace: Our dynamic team now numbers 60
in a lovely office in Putney, London. We take enormous pride in our
team, and go to great lengths to engender their pride in the
business.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Dive Travel Sales Consultant
We are excited to be recruiting a Dive Travel Sales Consultant
to join our Original Dive team, a position which offers excellent
prospects within our award-winning tour operator. Our key
requirements are a passion for dive travel, with knowledge of
Indonesia and the Philippines highly desirable. An Advanced Open
Water certification is also desirable.
THE POSITION
Our Original Dive team covers destinations from Indonesia,
Tanzania, Philippines, French Polynesia, Maldives and Seychelles,
and we are seeking candidates with passion for, and knowledge of,
these areas. Our Dive specialists all have a passion for diving,
all have Advanced Open Water qualifications or above and extensive
experience and knowledge of diving in our destinations. We will
consider people with solid general knowledge of the regions or
people with specialised knowledge in sub-regions or countries.
We are also interested in sales consultants who have experience
or passion for product. As the sales team grows, there will be
possibilities to take on product responsibilities for one or two
countries within the region alongside the vast network of product
experts in our parent company in France.
This position is a very hands-on role and the successful
candidate will be passionate about Diving, be highly organised,
driven, be an excellent communicator, and clearly understand our
customers' needs. We are inviting applications both externally and
internally.
As a company, our goal is to offer detailed itineraries,
organised by true specialists, and delivered with a service that is
above and beyond that being offered by any competitor. We seek
candidates who feel they can support this vision.
MAIN ROLES
Providing a high standard of sales and service levels for
clients interested in holidays to your region; looking to develop
as quickly as possible; selling holidays and managing key accounts
for clients in the most effective combination of conversion,
service, knowledge, and margin production and ultimately playing
your part in ensuring that your team surpasses its targets.
SPECIFICS
- Delivering the best possible service to clients for both new
and existing accounts ensuring that you convert new accounts and
retain existing accounts as effectively as possible. This will
involve dealing with clients primarily via phone and email but also
in person.
- Ensuring you and your team are always up-to-date on your
specialist product. This will involve competitor and client
research, data analysis, research trips etc. as well as solid
information sharing.
- Working closely with other departments in the business to
ensure the success of both your specialist team, and the wider
company. This will involve, but is not limited to, working closely
with the Service team to ensure that post-booking organisation is
flawless.
- Interaction with senior staff in Product Development and
Marketing to ensure that what we offer, and how we offer it, is
constantly reviewed and updated to ensure our offering is the best
it can be. There will be further opportunities to take
responsibility for the product of one or two countries within your
region.
- Assisting the Region Manager and other senior members of your
team in the day-to-day running of the team including assisting in
the recruitment and training of new and existing team members.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Passion for, and demonstrable knowledge of diving, with
particular expertise in at least three of the following priority
countries: Indonesia, Tanzania, Philippines, French Polynesia,
Maldives and Seychelles. A passion for Marine biology will be
advantageous.
- A minimum of two to five years' work experience. Experience of
working in an Asia travel role at the bespoke end of travel is a
benefit but not required. The key for us is passion and knowledge
of the regions.
- Experience of having lived and worked in the region would be a
benefit.
- Proven ability to deliver high quality results in a timely
fashion.
- Strong communication skills.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- The receipt of satisfactory references prior to the start
date
- The completion of an initial three-month probationary
period
- Contractual freedom to commence employment
- All applicants should be able to accept legal employment in the
UK
BENEFITS
Competitive salary and a benefits package including:
- 23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of
service up to 30 days
- Comprehensive bonus and incentive schemes
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity policy
- Enhanced paternity policy
- Flexible working policy, including annual 'workation' (work
from abroad) allowance
- Sabbatical option after five years of continuous service
- Regular social events and employee development initiatives
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that we are only able to consider
applicants who are currently based in the UK and have the right to
work in the UK.
Applicants should send their CV, covering letter and travel
profile (detailing all relevant travel experience and countries
visited, when and for how long) to jobs@originaltravel.co.uk. Applicants will then hear
from Original Travel as to whether they have been invited for an
interview. There will likely be two interview rounds, with an
appointment announced as soon as possible thereafter.
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