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Operations Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London EC3V 3LA, England

Salary

£30,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A travel industry company is seeking an Operations and Sales Support Executive with a salary of £30,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience in travel operations or customer support, with a strong understanding of ticketing and international fare rules.
  • Proficiency in GDS, particularly Galileo, is essential, and knowledge of North America destinations is a plus.
  • Responsibilities include managing bookings, handling schedule changes, and ensuring service level agreements are met.
  • The role offers hybrid working in Central London and includes benefits such as a company pension and travel loan.

Are you currently an Operations Expert working in the travel industry? Do you have experience in ticketing, with excellent knowledge of international fare rules and policies?

We are working with a lovely company who are looking for an Operatons and Sales Support Executive to join their London based / fabulous team (on a hybrid basis).

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Manage a variety of tasks covering both the ground and air functions within the sales support department, working closely with the sales and products teams.
  • Book on-request or out-of-date range items including: Flights, Accommodation, Cruise, Rail, Car Hire, Motorhome, Ferries, Transfers, Excursions
  • Book and ticket international and domestic air travel using Galileo GDS system - published and IT fares
  • Confidently and effectively manage schedule changes, cancellations, re-issues and refunds within deadlines and whilst ensuring minimal costs and penalties to the business.
  • Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of fare rules, airline policies and company terms & conditions.
  • Handle general enquiries from both internal teams and external customers.
  • Ensure service level agreements are maintained with regards to email response times.
  • Demonstrate a customer-centric approach and proactive communication via phone and email.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a consistent and streamlined service.
  • Stay updated on supplier policy changes, industry regulations, and travel technology tools

Experience Required:

  • Previous experience from within travel operations and/or customer support is essential.
  • Canada and North America destination and/or supplier knowledge would be a strong advantage.
  • Proficient GDS experience is essential - GAL would be preferable however cross-training is possible
  • Experience in ticketing & reissuing IT fares and dealing with B2B/Tour Ops is desirable
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
  • Knowledge or first-hand experience of cruise and rail products would be an advantage
  • Ability to confidently support customers and/or other areas of the business in emergency or crisis situations.

The Package:

  • Salary 30,000
  • Hybrid Working (Central London Offices)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Travel Loan
  • Group Life Assurance Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Interested?

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