Salary for travel agent

Average salary

2000 £

Basic salary	1700 £
Maximum Wage	2500 £

1700 £
Lowest

2100 £
Average

2500 £
Highest

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The average salary for the travel agent position is 2000 £

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MAJOR TRAVEL PLC	2833 £
EXPRESS RECRUITMENT	2500 £
CANDIDATE SOURCE	2416 £
DIALAFLIGHT Based on 3 job offers	2333 £
ABOVE BEYOND	2250 £
FRENCH SELECTION UK	2166 £
GOODMAN MASSON Based on 2 job offers	2125 £
REC-COLLECTIVE	2125 £
BERRY RECRUITMENT Based on 2 job offers	2083 £
BOREAL VISION INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE	2080 £

Salary in companies

MAJOR TRAVEL PLC	2833 £	1700 £ 2833 £
EXPRESS RECRUITMENT	2500 £	1700 £ 2833 £
CANDIDATE SOURCE	2416 £	1700 £ 2833 £
DIALAFLIGHT	2333 £	1700 £ 2833 £
ABOVE BEYOND	2250 £	1700 £ 2833 £
FRENCH SELECTION UK	2166 £	1700 £ 2833 £
GOODMAN MASSON	2125 £	1700 £ 2833 £
REC-COLLECTIVE	2125 £	1700 £ 2833 £
BERRY RECRUITMENT	2083 £	1700 £ 2833 £
BOREAL VISION INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE	2080 £	1700 £ 2833 £

Comment on the job position of travel agent

Requirements

relevant experience in a target driven environment
experience preferably in a sales/travel environment
excellent geographical knowledge and previous travel experience essential
the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
to have a professional manner
to have a passion for travel
to have a basic knowledge of standard PC systems
basic knowledge of ABTA/ATOL regulations
ability to speak Italian fluently essential
experience in travel or tourism essential
procurement experience advantageous
experience booking or sourcing trips for large groups advantageous
negotiation skills essential
demonstrable experience within Corporate Reservations, Group Bookings, Group Event Planning or selling Long Haul Package Holidays
good overall knowledge of the travel industry
A strong client focus with exceptional customer service skills
good organisational skills
an ability to work in a busy and demanding environment
minimum 1 year of experience in a Travel Agent or similar role
proficiency in using a GDS, especially Amadeus

Responsibility

dealing with enquiries and to sell holidays
turning enquiries into bookings
to offer suitable packages and ancillaries within the requirements
to maintain a high level of customer service at all times
to achieve monthly sales targets
to use personal travel experience and product knowledge to sell appropriate holidays
to follow up on all enquiries made
cross-selling to alternative holidays
book accommodation in line with business needs and group trip requirements
organise new contacts for accommodation, packages & ground elements for developing destinations
carry out on-site Health & Safety audits
traveling to new resorts & trade fairs with the aim of developing new products
building relationships with suppliers in relevant destinations so secure good terms and competitive rates
update all hotel and resort information available for the other teams in the business
create appropriate actions plans where applicable & monitor progress
crafting comprehensive luxury packages encompassing flights, hotels, transfers, and more
understanding and aligning with client preferences, interests, and budget constraints
negotiating preferential rates with airline and hotel providers via the GDS system
ensuring ATOL and IATA compliance within the company
identifying and curating packages to suit diverse client needs

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