Travel Sales Consultant

Overview

The role demands a travel sales consultant who is willing and able to travel across Pan India. Working hours are fixed from 3 PM to 10 PM without transport facilities. Applicants should be comfortable with these timings and the stated salary range.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research on diverse destinations including pricing, customs, weather, and reviews to inform clients.
• Assess client preferences and needs to recommend appropriate travel packages or services.
• Manage end-to-end travel arrangements such as ticket bookings, accommodations, and transportation rentals.
• Provide travelers with essential information and resources including guides, maps, and event details.
• Collect deposits and final payments from clients efficiently.
• Develop promotional strategies and prepare marketing materials to sell tour itineraries.
• Address unexpected challenges and complaints, including assessing eligibility for refunds.
• Participate in industry conferences to stay updated on tourism trends.
• Maintain and update electronic client records accurately.
• Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders in the travel sector.
• Keep detailed financial records and documentation.
• Achieve set revenue and profitability goals consistently.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working as a Travel Consultant.
• Strong familiarity with travel-related software including computer reservation systems, GDS platforms, and electronic travel tools.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are advantageous.
• Outstanding sales abilities coupled with a customer-focused mindset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various travel types such as domestic/international, business, holidays, and groups or individual travel.
• Effective presentation, persuasion, and communication skills.
• Proven capacity to manage crisis situations.
• Degree holder in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business, or related disciplines.
• Preference for candidates with personal travel experience.

Additional Information

The role requires comfort with travel across India and adherence to fixed evening shift hours without cab support. Salary ranges between 15,000 and 25,000 INR per month.