Travel Consultant – Flights Team

 

Description:

Travel Places is seeking an experienced Travel Consultant to join its flights team. Managing high-profile accounts, the ideal candidate will have strong airline fares knowledge, be proficient in a GDS system (preferably Sabre), and have experience in business travel.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-touch service environment, booking complex flight itineraries for sports teams, sponsors, media, and organisations. Experience in group travel bookings is highly advantageous.


Key Responsibilities:

✈️ Accurate pricing and ticketing for flight bookings within required timeframes
✈️ In-depth knowledge of airline fares, including ticket re-issuing and refunds
✈️ Manage databases and systems, ensuring accurate operations
✈️ Build and maintain relationships with clients and key suppliers
✈️ Provide travel support outside working hours when required


Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in business travel or similar role
Proficient in GDS systems (preferably Sabre)
Strong understanding of airline fares, ticket issuing, and refunds
Experience in complex flight bookings, including round-the-world (RTW) fares
Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
High attention to detail and ability to work independently


About Travel Places:

Travel Places has over 40 years of experience in group travel management, working with clients across Formula One™, FIFA World Cup, America’s Cup, and entertainment tours. We specialise in high-profile, complex travel itineraries for athletes, media, sponsors, and touring groups.


Employee Benefits:

💰 Competitive salary
🏠 Hybrid office/home working
🚴 Cycle to work scheme
💼 Group personal pension scheme
🏆 Company incentive scheme
🎉 Staff social & wellbeing events
🏥 Health cashback & employee assistance programme

Organization Travel Places
Industry Ticketing / Travel Jobs
Occupational Category Travel Consultant
Job Location Sussex,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2025-03-13 3:28 pm
Expires on 2025-04-27