Full job descriptionAssistant Store Manager - Luxury Travel
This leading luxury tour operator is looking for an experienced and dynamic Assistant Store Manager to support the leadership and success of their Cheltenham store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi award winning travel company that puts its team at the heart of everything they do, offering a basic salary of £28,960, plus lucrative uncapped commission and a range of exceptional company benefits.
Assistant Store Manager – Role & Responsibilities:*Support the Store Manager in meeting and exceeding retail sales targets.
*Drive sales and convert enquiries into bookings by delivering exceptional customer service and helping to achieve sales figures and budgeted operating profit.
*Assist in monitoring the financial performance and productivity of the team.
*Support the day to day running of the store, including operations and administration.
*Help coach, motivate and develop travel consultants to achieve their full potential.
*Take responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
*Assist with local marketing initiatives and campaigns to drive sales and build customer relationships.
*Lead by example in delivering outstanding customer service and travel expertise.
Assistant Store Manager – Skills & Experience Required:*Experience within retail travel, tour operations or a travel sales environment, with some supervisory, team leader or management experience preferred.
*A strong track record of delivering sales results and exceptional customer service.
*A genuine passion for travel, particularly long haul destinations.
*Good all round understanding of the sales and commercial aspects of tour operating, including scheduled flights.
*Excellent working knowledge of at least one travel agent or tour operator reservation system.
*Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
Assistant Store Manager – Additional Information*£28,960 basic salary plus lucrative uncapped commission
*37.5 hour working week, including Saturdays on a rota. Opening hours are 9.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
*Regular fam trips – minimum of one per year.
*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, plus your birthday off.
*Discounted holidays and ad hoc prizes.
*Perkbox benefits package.
*Fantastic opportunity to join this ultra successful, prestigious travel company.
Please apply for the position of Assistant Store Manager by applying to this advert, or email your CV to .