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Owner & Creative Director @ Sleigh's UK & Ireland | Co-Founder @ House of Sleigh | Co-Founder @ Dukes of West Barns | Ex-Mechanical Engineer
About Us:
Since 1974 the Sleigh Family has specialised in luxury transport. Over the past 50 years we have acquired extensive experience and forged strong connections across every inch of the UK to become recognised experts in our area, and it is our great honour to hold a Royal Warrant for outstanding services to His Majesty the King in Scotland.
Sleighs are now leading experts in luxury travel throughout Scotland, England & Ireland, offering unique and exclusive customised travel experiences to exceed even the most ambitious of dreams.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a driven and imaginative travel planner to join our luxury planning and sales team in Edinburgh. This role sits at the heart of our itinerary design process—crafting, refining, and selling tailor-made experiences for discerning travellers from around the globe.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about luxury travel, curious about what’s possible, and excited to turn client dreams into carefully designed realities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to grow in a fast-paced, creative sales environment and help shape unforgettable journeys within a growing and celebrated DMC.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Design and quote bespoke luxury itineraries across Scotland, England, and Ireland in response to new client enquiries and repeat requests
* Liaise directly with high-end clients, travel advisors, and agents to understand their vision, needs, and preferences
* Collaborate with our operations and supplier teams to source extraordinary experiences, accommodations, and logistics
* Present proposals in a polished, creative, and compelling format that reflects our brand’s tone and values
* Maintain strong relationships with travel advisors and partners, nurturing long-term repeat business
* Stay current with new luxury offerings, trends, and opportunities across the UK & Ireland to keep our portfolio fresh and competitive
* Support the broader team with brainstorming, pitch prep, and on-brand communications
* Contribute ideas to improve planning processes, client experience, and internal collaboration
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience: 1–3 years in travel sales, itinerary planning, or luxury hospitality - ideally with exposure to tailor-made travel
* Creativity: Ability to think outside the box and craft unique, inspiring journeys
* Client Focused: A natural listener and communicator who thrives on building strong relationships
* Sales Savvy: Comfortable working to deadlines, handling proposals, and closing bookings with finesse
* Detail-Obsessed: Precision and care in pricing, documentation, and itinerary presentation
* Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Collaborative Spirit: Works well within a team while taking shared ownership of individual projects
* Tech-Savvy: Confident using itinerary platforms, CRM tools, and digital presentation tools including Canva
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm with flexi-time.
* Company bonus scheme
* Modern office setting in a city-centre location
* Dog-friendly environment
* Company pension
* Health and Dental insurance package
* Supportive and lively team atmosphere
Interested applicants should send their cover letter and CV to management@sleigh.co.uk or respond directly on Linkedin.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Travel Arrangements
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