Sales Consultant
Posted 3 days ago
- Sutton, Kent
- Any
- External
- Expires In 25 days
Job Description
Sales Consultant - Educational & Sports Travel
Location: Surrey | Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Launch your career in travel with a company that's shaping unforgettable educational and sports experiences.
We're working with a leading organisation in the educational travel sector, known for delivering high-quality group tours for schools, colleges, and sports clubs. They're looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sales Consultant to join their growing team in Surrey. Whether you're an experienced sales professional or a recent graduate hungry to join a progressive company offering real growth and development, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in a thriving industry.
What Will I Be Doing?
As a Sales Consultant, you'll be the key link between the client and their unforgettable travel experience. You'll be:
- Developing new business and managing existing accounts
- Creating bespoke travel proposals that meet the specific needs of schools, colleges, and sports groups
- Accurately costing trips using internal systems and managing budgets
- Working closely with internal departments to coordinate transport, accommodation, and activities
- Building long-term relationships with clients and suppliers
- Delivering excellent customer service throughout the booking process and beyond
What Experience Do I Need?
You might have previous experience in sales, customer service, or travel - or you might be a recent graduate with a passion for travel and a real hunger to learn and succeed. What's most important is that you're:
- Confident communicating with clients by phone and email
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once
- Comfortable using IT systems and learning new tools (CRM experience is a bonus)
- Commercially aware and able to work towards targets
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and a team player
- Interested in educational or sports travel, and excited by the idea of helping shape meaningful experiences for young people
- Open to occasional travel as part of the role
Why This Role?
- Flexible working hours (35 hours/week, options between 08:00-17:00)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
- Option to request up to 10 days unpaid leave per year
- Pension scheme with company contributions
- Health and wellbeing resources
- Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression
- Supportive, people-first culture with regular team events
- Free onsite parking and good public transport links