Job Title: Sales PersonLocation: 15 Skye Rd, Prestwick KA9 2TASalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the Company:Established in 1986, IBT Travel is a market leader in top quality school travel specialising in Educational tours for schools and groups to destinations across Europe and worldwide.Our mission is to give group leaders the easiest and best possible experience by offering a seamless delivery at every stage of trip planning so that more young people benefit from these unforgettable, inspiring educational opportunities.Due to the rapid expansion of our company, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our sales team.
We want to hear from you if you've got previous experience in a sales-based role within the school travel sector and are passionate about travel and giving young people opportunities that will inspire and further their learning.About the Role:With your previous experience in a sales-based role within the school travel factor, you'll be an excellent first point of contact for teachers and group leaders looking to plan a school trip.You'll listen to their requirements and create inspirational tours and itineraries tailored to their educational objectives and budget.And you'll enjoy an excellent package of benefits, including a generous salary, lucrative incentive schemes (including our market-leading uncapped commission scheme), plus opportunities to travel and work in a hybrid or fully remote way.Responsibilities: Follow up on sales leadsSeek out new sales leadsDevelop relationships with potential and existing customersCreate bespoke quotes tailored to the customer's budget and requirementsFollow up quotations sent and close salesThe role will be predominantly telephone and email based; however, the successful candidate must be confident and able to attend face-to-face meetings with schools, groups and clients when requiredFrom time-to-time you will be required to travel to visit suppliers and hoteliers overseas giving you first-hand knowledge of the locations and visits we offerAny other tasks as may reasonably be assigned About you:Skills & Experience Required: You must be commercially astute and have excellent communication skills at all levelsExcellent attention to detailSelf-motivatedTarget drivenAbility to work to tight deadlinesTeam playerProficient in the world of MS OfficeA passion for travelAn interest in skiingAdditional languages spoken would be a bonusPrevious experience in school travel sales essential Why work with us?
Market-leading uncapped commission schemeOpportunities to travelHybrid working after completing training or fully remote working25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days)Private health insuranceOn-site parkingCompany pension schemeMonday to Friday working days