We are excited to be recruiting a specialist Oceania/Asia sales consultant to join our team, a position which offers excellent prospects within our award-winning tour operator. Our key requirements are a passion for, and knowledge of, Oceania & Asia. This position is a very hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the Oceania & Asia, be highly organised, driven, be an excellent communicator, and clearly understand our customers' needs.The Job:* Selling to clients via email, phone, letter and in person* Producing, pricing and amending itineraries* Generating bookings from new customers through all appropriate channels* Maximising retention of existing customers* Achieving and exceeding pre-set sales targets* Overseeing your Service Team in the production of documentation for your clients* Checking that welcome home packs have gone to your clients prior to their return* Contacting clients on return, thanking them for booking with us, obtaining feedback and nurturing for next trip* Expanding and developing existing product* Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers and country tourist boards* Researching and updating destinations, activity, and hotel information* Involvement in the product and pricing planning processes, including assisting purchasing team with the negotiation of improved supplier contracts* The possibility of research trips* Taking an active role in team meetings* Participating in company events, sometimes outside office hours* Supporting the marketing team with ideas for social media and PR requests

Skills Required:* Passion for, and demonstrable knowledge of Oceania/Asia destinations* Experience of working in a Europe travel sales role at the bespoke end of travel is a benefit but not required and we will consider people without travel sales experience. The key for us is passion and knowledge of the region.* Proven ability to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.* Strong communication skills* A personable manner

The Package:* Salary £30,000 - £35,000 + Commission* 23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days.* Research trips overseas approximately every 12-18 months* Contributory pension scheme* Cycle to Work scheme. * Private healthcare * Travel insurance * Sabbatical option after five years of continuous serviceInterested:* If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or call/email Helen