Group Travel Manager - Destination Management Company, West London, c£50k.
An excellent opportunity to join this well established DMC that provide bespoke travel solutions for groups of leisure and corporate (MICE) travellers inbound to Europe.
Group Travel Manager Responsibilities
* Leading a team of around 6 people within sales and operations
* Account managing, growing and retaining a portfolio of clients from all around the world
* Convert leads and enquiries into confirmed bookings to drive new sales.
* Creating tailored and bespoke travel itineraries in line with client requirements featuring accommodation venues, transport, escorted tours and experience across Europe.
* Negotiating terms and conditions with b2b agents / partners
* Provide on tour support for groups during office hours and part of a team that shares some out of hours support.
Group Travel Manager Skills Required
* Strong experience of creating and delivering group travel itineraries across Europe, preferably for a DMC but similar wholesale and tour operating experience is also of interest.
* Experience in both sales and operations within the travel industry.
* Experience leading and developing a small team
* Experience managing budgets
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Additional European languages an advantage but not essential
* During high season there may bne occasional requirements to work outside the core "9-5" hours to meet business needs.
Group Travel Manager Additional Details
* A basic salary in the region of £50,000 per annum depending on experience
* This is an office based role in West London. Post probation there is the option to work remotely one day a week.