Travel Accommodation Agent

Travel Accommodation Agent

Overview:

Our client is an established and fast-growing Destination Management company with offices in the UK and Ireland. They are looking for a Travel Accommodation Agent for the UK Department in their London office (remote). The successful applicant must have experience in the tourism industry.

Benefits and pay range:

· £dependent on experience. Permanent, Full Time Position

· Mon – Fri 9:00 – 5:00pm

· Hybrid or remote working option, + excellent company benefits

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Placement of group accommodation requirements according to buy rates or cheaper

· Processing of cancellations/amendments/overbookings/waitlists and all other administrative tasks

· Work with Business Development teams on accommodation requirements

· Developing and managing relationships with hotels, negotiating rates and identifying opportunities (including site visits)

Requirements and Qualifications:

· Confident in negotiating with external suppliers

· Extensive knowledge of the UK hotel market

· Knowledge of the geography of the United Kingdom

· Knowledge of Tourplan

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Excellent negotiation and communication skills

· Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail

· Methodical, orderly and accurate. Must be able to work to strict deadlines and respond effectively to new tasks

· Flexibility and adaptability in approach

· Team player able to work in a busy environment

Application instructions:

Interviews to be held immediately so please send your CV to Georgina TODAY!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Travel/Tourism: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, WC1V 7QH

Application deadline: 31/05/2023