North America Team - Hammersmith, United Kingdom - Scott Dunn

Scott Dunn
Scott Dunn
Verified Company
Hammersmith, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Scott Dunn is an award-winning luxury tour operator creating tailor-made holidays to destinations all over the world.

With offices in the UK, US and Singapore, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to all our guests from the moment they begin their research online, right the way through to post-holiday evaluations.

The Opportunity

We are looking for someone to join us on an adventure as a Travel Consultant in our North America sales team.

A sales role with Scott Dunn involves speaking to guests over the phone to discuss their holiday requirements and building the perfect itinerary for their trip.

You will be looking after the guest from the initial enquiry to once they have returned home and may be thinking about their next holiday.


Responsibilities:


  • To take ownership of all aspects of selling and booking a holiday, including written and verbal quotations and holiday documentation
  • To work towards individual and team sales targets and meet Key Performance Indicators
  • To develop excellent product knowledge for immediate sales area but also within all areas of the Scott Dunn portfolio
  • To meet guests on a facetoface basis when required
  • To contact guests on their return to receive feedback and create new enquiries
  • To work closely with all departments and Sales teams
  • To deliver excellent guest service at all stages of booking and demonstrate the key values of Scott Dunn
Duties
The duties that derive from these responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

  • Taking responsibility for the guest journey from first contact to post travel and repeat travel
  • Demonstrating excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all communication with guests
  • Speaking to all guests on the phone and organising their holiday, by effectively listening to the guest and their requirements
  • Inviting guests to the travel lounge when appropriate, or meeting them at their request
  • Using sales skills to convert enquiries into bookings
  • Responding to all enquiries in an efficient and timely manner
  • Handling high volumes of guest phone calls during peak periods
  • Management of invoices including handling payments, collecting guest details and organising prearrival information
  • Completing all travel documentation within specified time frames
  • Maintaining contact with guests between booking and departure date, including arranging all concierge requirements
  • Recording essential data and information using Scott Dunn's IT software
  • Acting on any feedback or complaint swiftly to ensure a great guest experience, liaising with the Guest Satisfaction Executive where necessary
  • Booking of guest flights and managing reservations through Travelport
  • Attending all internal and external training courses
  • Conducting familiarisation trips abroad and presenting back to teams and update website
  • Attending trade shows, and promotional events in the UK and abroad
  • Training colleagues with knowledge gained from areas visited
  • Accounting for costs and margins on each booking
  • Contributing to the team over and above standard sales and service requirements
  • Such other duties as management may reasonably require from time to time
About you

  • Sales driven with a keen eye for numbers
  • Extensive North America / Canada Travel
  • Enthusiastic and polite telephone manner
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Previous experience of working with HNWIs
  • Previous sales of Tailormade North America / Canada luxury holidays
Values & Behaviours

  • In the know
  • Start by listening. We take the time to understand our guests' and colleagues needs. Be Precise. We take pride in getting every detail right. Own it. We deliver on commitments we make.


  • In the Detail

  • Love learning. We energetically seek out and share new ideas and insights. Embrace feedback. We continuously seek to improve by sharing and accepting honest feedback. Work with the best. We attract, retrain and partner with the best.


  • Inspiring

  • Look to the future. We constantly seek opportunities to make travel memorable and sustainable. Be more we. We work together collaboratively and value different viewpoints. Win together. We celebrate each other's successes and have fun.
Location

We aim to find someone who would be office based at our premises in Hammersmith for at least 3 days a week.

There will be an initial induction / training period where you may be required to attend the office daily.


Benefits:

We offer very competitive salaries and a great benefits package including the following:

  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day with each year of service (max 30)
  • Contributory pension scheme
- 'Cycle to work' scheme

  • Subsidised private healthcare
  • Company loyalty scheme (Travel Fund)
  • Travel insurance
  • Familiarisation trips (sales roles only)
  • Recognition awards throughout the year
  • Social events
  • 1 hour per week paid learning & development / personal growth
  • Paid volunteering leave
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