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Retail Travel Advisor

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TUI

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • £23.6K
  • Durham

Requirements

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong commitment to achieve targets and overcome challenges
  • Team player who engages and collaborates at all times with customers and colleagues
  • An organised individual who takes pride in their work and responsibility of their own development
  • Ability to use initiative to proactively spot and resolve potential problems
  • Passion to work within tourism, although travel experience is not essential
  • Confidence to handle multiple currencies and administrative tasks whilst complying with procedures
  • Flexibility to work variable shift patterns each week which could include evenings & weekends in line with customer demand and shop opening times. Shift patterns are normally shared 4 weeks in advance.

Responsibilities

  • Use your personality to inspire and respect your customers and colleagues whilst sharing a great amount of fun
  • Technology is evolving every day, so is TUI. By providing you with the best tools, you’ll build your knowledge to understand our customers and adapt your style to help answer questions, bring holidays to life and improve customer loyalty
  • If things don’t go to plan, you will be pro-active and confident to investigate and resolve any question or complaint
  • You’ll embrace change and rise to the challenges of a customer focussed role
  • Your drive to achieve will lead you to exceed your sales and service objectives, in Retail we call it ‘Smashing your Targets’

FAQs

What is the salary for the Retail Travel Advisor position?

The salary for the Retail Travel Advisor position is £23,550 (FTE).

Where will I be working as a Retail Travel Advisor?

You will be joining the TUI Retail Team at the Darlington shop.

What kind of experience or knowledge do I need to apply for this role?

While travel experience is not essential, a passion for working within the tourism sector and excellent customer service skills are important.

What are the main responsibilities of a Retail Travel Advisor?

Main responsibilities include recommending and selling holidays, cruises, and UK breaks, ensuring excellent customer service, resolving complaints, achieving sales targets, and collaborating with colleagues.

Are there any special benefits offered to employees in this role?

Yes, employees receive fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, a commission scheme for exceeding targets, health and wellbeing support, a pension scheme, and life assurance.

What kind of support does TUI provide for employee development?

TUI invests in employee development through interactive web-based training, store induction, and ongoing support in career progression.

Is there a requirement for flexible working hours?

Yes, you will need to be flexible to work variable shift patterns, which can include evenings and weekends, based on customer demand and store opening times.

How can I apply for this role?

To apply for this role, you should answer the application questions fully and complete an online assessment either after submitting your application or following a subsequent email notification.

Where can I find more information about TUI's commitment to Diversity & Inclusion?

More information about TUI's commitment to Diversity & Inclusion can be found by visiting their website section referred to as "Our DNA."

Who should I contact for more information about the Retail Travel Advisor position?

For any further information regarding this opportunity, you can email recruitment@tui.co.uk.

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Mission & Purpose

TUI Group is a multinational tourism and travel company based in Germany. They operate a diverse portfolio of travel brands, including tour operators, airlines, cruise lines, and hotels. TUI Group's core business involves offering a wide range of travel services, including package holidays, flights, accommodation, and other travel-related services. Their ultimate mission is to provide exceptional holiday experiences and make travel accessible and enjoyable for their customers. TUI Group's purpose is to create unforgettable moments, inspire exploration, and connect people through the joy of travel. They aim to be a trusted and reliable partner, offering quality and sustainable tourism experiences while contributing positively to the local communities and environments they operate in. TUI Group strives to be an innovative leader in the travel industry, continuously improving their services and embracing digital transformation to meet the evolving needs and preferences of travellers worldwide.

Culture & Values

  • Trusted

    Reliable, consistent quality

  • Unique

    Exclusive, designed around you

  • Inspiring

    Fresh, effortless

Benefits

  • Totally flexible ways of working

  • Pension scheme

  • Private Medical Cover

  • Health Insurance

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Whole host of wellbeing focused activities as part of monthly Wellbeing Days