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Travel branch manager

Chelmsford
Tribepost
Branch manager
Posted: 27 July
Offer description

Lead with purpose in the heart of Chelmsford’s travel scene!

Are you an experienced travel professional with a passion for people, performance, and outstanding customer service? We’re looking for a Travel Branch Manager to lead our Chelmsford branch – part of Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society’s trusted and community-focused travel network.

This is your opportunity to take full ownership of branch performance, motivate a small team of travel consultants, and deliver tailored travel experiences to our loyal client base. With a strong focus on service, strategy, and sales growth, you’ll help shape the future of independent travel in Essex.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Branch Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, support and inspire a team of travel consultants to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional service.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching to support professional development.

Sales & Business Growth

• Implement effective sales strategies to increase branch revenue and grow the customer base.
• Monitor travel market trends and competitor activity to drive innovation and commercial success.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to maximise product access and efficiency.

Operational Oversight

• Manage day-to-day branch operations, ensuring compliance with travel industry standards and internal policies.
• Track key performance indicators, budgets and expense reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial and client records using industry systems.

• Promote a client-first approach, offering expert guidance, personalised travel planning and effective issue resolution.
• Keep up to date with destinations, packages and travel regulations to provide trusted advice.

Marketing & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with the marketing team to support promotional activity, events and local outreach to attract and retain customers.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a managerial role within the travel industry.
• Proven track record in sales, target achievement and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of global travel products, trends, and booking systems (Tarsc experience is a plus).
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to multitask under pressure.
• A proactive mindset and genuine passion for travel.

Why Join Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society?

As a community-owned, ethically driven organisation, we reinvest in our people and the communities we serve. Our travel division offers complete independence — meaning you’ll have the freedom to book holidays from hundreds of tour operators and tailor experiences to your customers.

Employee Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Staff discounts: 10% in Co-op Food, up to 20% in Quadrant department stores
• Double discount days in Co-op Food throughout the year
• Holidays at cost + opportunities to attend educational trips
• Accredited training and career progression
• Self-contributory pension and health plan schemes
• Long service awards (after 5 years)
• Death in service cover

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Ready to take the lead? If you’re passionate about travel and looking to take the next step in your management career, we’d love to hear from you.

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

Company Reg No. - SC372990 | VAT Reg No. - GB986160980

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