This leading luxury tour operator is looking for an experienced and dynamic Assistant Store Manager to support the leadership and success of their Cheltenham store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi award winning travel company that puts its team at the heart of everything they do, offering a basic salary of £28,961, plus lucrative uncapped commission and a range of exceptional company benefits.
Assistant Store Manager – Role & Responsibilities:
Support the Store Manager in meeting and exceeding retail sales targets.
Drive sales and convert enquiries into bookings by delivering exceptional customer service and helping to achieve sales figures and budgeted operating profit.
Assist in monitoring the financial performance and productivity of the team.
Support the day to day running of the store, including operations and administration.
Help coach, motivate and develop travel consultants to achieve their full potential.
Take responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
Assist with local marketing initiatives and campaigns to drive sales and build customer relationships.
Lead by example in delivering outstanding customer service and travel expertise.
Assistant Store Manager – Skills & Experience Required:
Experience within retail travel, tour operations or a travel sales environment, with some supervisory, team leader or management experience preferred.
A strong track record of delivering sales results and exceptional customer service.
A genuine passion for travel, particularly long haul destinations.
Good all round understanding of the sales and commercial aspects of tour operating, including scheduled flights.
Excellent working knowledge of at least one travel agent or tour operator reservation system.
Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
Assistant Store Manager – Additional Information
£28,961 basic salary plus lucrative uncapped commission
37.5 hour working week, including Saturdays on a rota. Opening hours are 9.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Regular fam trips – minimum of one per year.
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, plus your birthday off.
Discounted holidays and ad hoc prizes.
Perkbox benefits package.
Fantastic opportunity to join this ultra successful, prestigious travel company.
Please apply for the position of Assistant Store Manager by applying to this advert, or email your CV to (url removed)
Salary description
£28961.00 - £28961.00 per year