Group Travel Coordinator (French speaker)
Kent / Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Travel and Tourism Group Travel Coordinator to join our clients tour operator business. A leading Group Travel Opertor in the UK inbound travel and Toursim sector.
Hybrid working: 3-4 days per week in the Kent office in Tunbridge Wells. This is a full time role Monday - Friday.
Responsibilities as Travel Coordiantor:
As a Travel Coordinator for the groups market, you will be handling group travel enquiries – from initial enquiry through to quotations and ownership of all booking preparations and confirmations.
You will creating bespoke itineraries to fit the clients’ brief of travel options throughout the UK, France and other parts of Europe.
Day to day you will be managing relationships with supply chains such as hotels, coach transportation, restaurants and attraction entrances.
Taking new enquiries and managing groups travelling.
You will be managing all data entry on to the bookings system and ensure all information is up to date all time.
Skills: To be succesful in this Travel Coordinator role -
Fluent in French as is essential
Previous experience in travel industry, preferably working with a tour operator, wholesale tourism business or group travel organiser.
Good geographical knowledge of the UK
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Full driving licence (essential) and access to a car (desirable)
Willingness to travel, within the UK and abroad
Team player
Excellent eye for detail
Strong negoation skills
If you possess a passion for Travel and have a track record of successful travel reservations / operations/event management in the UK travel and Tourism sector, we invite you to apply for this exciting Executive position