JOB TITLE: Sales and Itinerary Designer DEPARTMENT: Sales REPORTS TO: Head of Sales Business Context: Operation Europe Ltd. is an established incoming tour operator, with over 35 years’ experience in operating fully customised special-interest group travel programmes across Europe and the UK. We are currently recruiting a Group Travel Designer to join our resolute and growing Sales team in our modern and airy canal-side offices in central London. The Role: The Group Travel Designer will be responsible for creating bespoke, cultural group touring programmes throughout the UK & Europe for B2B clients worldwide, for both students and professionals. The role will suit candidates with similar experience who thrive when working in a team, those who enjoy providing excellent customer service, even in challenging circumstances, and those who are able and willing to travel to client markets on sales missions. Key Responsibilities: * Consult directly with and provide sustained high-quality service to a global clientele as a member of the dedicated Group Travel Design Sales team. * Research, design and price innovative and original custom-made tours across Europe for special interest groups of all sizes, using regional knowledge and travel industry expertise, and recommending suitable alternatives or informed improvements to the original spec if required. * Negotiate rates with suppliers to ensure dynamic pricing. ...