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Sales Consultant

Energy Travel · Derby DE22 4NB

# Sales Consultant **Energy Travel** · Derby DE22 4NB · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 3 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Energy Travel Sales Consultant- Full-Time £25,000-£28,500 (pro rata) with OTE of £4-£6k uncapped. Closing Date Monday 2nd November 2026 Working closely with the Head of Sales and Operations team, the role of Sales Consultant is to generate bookings through nurturing existing relationships and building new relationships with prospective clients in the educational and group travel sector. At Energy Travel, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, so the successful applicant will exhibit excellent customer service, communication and organisational skills to convert enquiries into bookings and help deliver successful, enjoyable trips for our clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in a consultative sales environment and be confident building rapport with educational clients. We require someone who is self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic about travel. The role is full time and hybrid, requiring attendance at our Derby office for a minimum of two days per week, as such applicants from anyone currently not residing within commuting distance of Derby will not be considered. Remuneration - Energy Travel pays an annual salary of £25,000-£28,500 with OTE of £4-£6k uncapped depending on experience, as well as pension contributions. - To work Full time (37.5 hours) across 5 days a week. - Hybrid working, with Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Derby office and 3 days working from home. - Sales commission payable on all converted bookings (OTE £4-6k) - All staff are included in ad hoc company bonus schemes. - We will provide you with a laptop. - The role involves working from home – contributions towards costs can be arranged The role The primary focus of the Sales Consultant is to generate new bookings and maintain strong relationships with existing clients within the educational and group travel sector. Responsibilities involve managing enquiries, preparing tour proposals and guiding clients through the booking process from initial enquiry through to confirmation. The role involves carrying out a wide range of sales and relationship management activities, including but not limited to: - Speaking with clients by telephone, video call, email and in person to understand their requirements and provide a consultative sales approach. - Building and maintaining strong relationships with schools, teachers and group leaders. - Proactively identifying and developing relationships with prospective clients through sales campaigns, telephone outreach and email activity. - Converting enquiries into confirmed bookings through excellent customer service and effective account management. - Using Microsoft Excel and internal systems to prepare accurate trip costings and quotations. - Creating tailored tour proposals that meet the specific requirements of each client. - Following up enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion opportunities. - Maintaining accurate customer records and sales activity within company CRM systems. - Working closely with the Marketing team to support lead generation campaigns and promotional activities. - Working closely with the Operations team to ensure a seamless handover and customer experience once bookings are confirmed. - Representing Energy Travel at client meetings, educational events, exhibitions and familiarisation visits where required. - Supporting the continued development of new products, destinations and sales initiatives. Colleagues: - To work alongside the Head of Sales, Marketing and other existing staff to ensure the successful sale of all tours, from enquiry through to handover. - To make yourself available for weekly meetings - To identify opportunities to improve operational and service procedures - To contribute to sales & marketing initiatives Requirements for this role Essential - Fluency in English - Experience in a consultative sales environment - Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills - Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities - Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint - Highly organised with strong attention to detail - Comfortable managing multiple enquiries and meeting deadlines - Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team - Self-motivated and able to think independently - Positive and proactive work ethic - Excellent time management skills - Strong problem-solving abilities - Reliability and flexibility Desirable - Experience in travel sales - Experience within the educational travel sector - A keen interest in international travel - Experience presenting to clients in person or virtually - Understanding of the school group travel market - Conversational fluency in a European language Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Benefits: - On-site parking - Work from home Application question(s): - Do you live within a reliable, commutable distance to Derby? We will not consider applicants who do not currently live within commutable distance of Derby, UK. - Do you have the relevant sales experience? We will only consider applicants who have applicable sales experience or experience within the educational or group travel sector. Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby DE22 4NB

Наблюдалась 2026-10-20, впервые 2026-10-16, источник — Indeed.

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