Antella Travel Recruitment are proud members of UKInbound and have developed recruitment partnerships with market leading DMC's, Tour Operators, attractions, accommodation providers for inbound tourism, specialising in FIT, Groups, MICE within Special Interest, Educational, Luxury, Ad-hoc and Series Tours.
Inbound Tourism jobs include (but not limited) to reservations executive, operations, product, contracts manager, sales, business development, MICE project manager, account development manager and senior management.
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Contracts Manager to join their growing contracting team for Scotland.
As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for negotiating seasonal FIT and any group contract rates and special deals with suppliers, identifying 'must-have' hotels within a destination, and securing exclusive rates, inventory, and conditions through effective negotiations and supplier relationship management.
You will be the hotel expert for your assigned region, possessing in-depth knowledge and understanding of your markets.
The ideal candidate will have experience in hotel contracting, preferably within Scotland and a strong understanding of UK inbound tourism, including its products and destinations.
Influential negotiation skills and the ability to evaluate and analyse data to determine and execute growth strategies are essential. The role requires the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Our client, a leading groups specialist based in London, pride themselves on providing excellent service for bespoke leisure and MICE groups to the U.K. and Ireland.
Now seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Groups Operations Executive to join their small and experienced team.
A hybrid work arrangement - ONLY 1 day per week in the office during off peak season and 2 days in the office in peak season.
Our client, an educational leading specialist in group travel, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Groups and Sales Operations Executive to join their dynamic team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success across the UK and Europe.
As a Groups and Sales Operations Executive, you will be responsible for managing and optimising the sales operations for our client's group travel business. Your primary focus will be on developing and implementing effective strategies to enhance sales performance, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for the travel industry? Our client, a leading specialist in the UK travel sector, is seeking a dynamic Contracts Manager to join their growing contracting team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise in hotel and transportation contracting and supplier relations while contributing to the company's continued success.
As a Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in negotiating seasonal Group contract rates and securing exclusive deals with a portfolio of hotels and transportation suppliers across the UK and Ireland. Your in-depth knowledge of the market and ability to identify 'must-have' hotels within a destination will be crucial in achieving room night and revenue-based targets. You will also be responsible for negotiating added-value deals and special offers to enhance the company's competitive edge.
Exciting Opportunity: Full-Time Group Operations Executive - Edinburgh or London (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading player in the travel industry, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their dynamic team as a Full-Time Group Operations Executive. This position offers a competitive salary range of £29,000 to £33,000 and the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, with the option to be based in either Edinburgh or London.
As a Group Operations Executive, you will play a crucial role in supporting our client's operational processes and ensuring the smooth functioning of their group travel services. Your primary responsibilities will include coordinating group bookings, liaising with suppliers, and managing logistical arrangements to deliver exceptional travel experiences for our client's customers.
To excel in this role, you should possess excellent organisational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. A passion for the travel industry and a customer-centric approach are essential, as you will be working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver outstanding service.
Our Tour Operator client is now recruiting a Luxury Travel Consultant / FIT VIP Operations Executive where you will be providing bespoke, comprehensive and high end destinations management services for UK and Ireland.
As an Luxury Travel Consultant you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities:
Delivering itinerary planning for MICE Groups, Team Building experiences, Incentive trips and special interest tours.
All new Enquiries to be qualified and followed-up by using the phone whenever possible
Follow correct quoting procedure and which hotels to be promoting
Produce regular special offers to be sent to existing, potential customers for which you have responsibility for developing.
This highly successful, rapidly expanding Tour Operator are now recruiting due to expansion a Luxury Travel Consultant / Tailor-Made Consultant focusing on UK & Ireland to join their reservations team on a permanent basis.
Luxury Travel Consultant you will undertake an array of tasks & responsibilities:
Booking all aspects of tailor-made travel through UK and Ireland.
Processing efficiently all reservations and working directly with suppliers
Ensure all bookings are dealt with accurately
Administration duties required to complete bookings and itinerary
Source luxury suppliers / products for your tours.
Our client are a leading luxury travel company who are growing rapidly.
They are now recruiting for an experienced Retail Travel and Customer Centre Manager to lead their store and small contact centre team based in Guildford.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage the day-to-day operations of the retail travel store, drive sales performance, coach and develop your team, and ensure a high standard of customer service as well as leading the UK contant centre.
Candidates must have previous travel management experience to be considered with a proven track record in business performance management