Group Travel Coordinator

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Group Travel Coordinator
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells
Hybrid work 4 days a week in the office
Salary: up to £26,000 per annum
Ref: 731FR1

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 731FR1

The company:
Boutique travel company with international exposure

Main duties:
Handling group inquiries and bookings, creating bespoke itineraries, coordinating with suppliers for various travel services, and representing the company at events and trade shows.

The role:
- Handle group inquiries and bookings from start to finish with inquiry, quotes, proposals, confirmations etc
- Create customized itineraries based on client requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers with transportation, accommodation, meals, attractions,, guides, VIP experiences
- Represent the company at networking events, FAM trips, and trade shows both UK and abroad

The candidate:
- Team player with independent work ability, and thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Fluency in French advantageous but not essential
- Additional fluency in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or German may also be beneficial
- Strong networking skills, ideally knowledgeable in travel/tourism, especially French and North American/Canadian markets
- Creative, confident, detail-oriented, and flexible with the ability to work outside regular hours.
- Experienced in travel trade (preferably with a tour operator) - preferable
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK, and proficient in Microsoft 365.
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

The salary: up to £26,000 per annum

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.