Retail Travel Advisor – Bluewater

Location: Bluewater
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours, 5 days per week)
Shift Times: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 21:00, Saturday 09:00 - 21:00, Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,454

At Virgin Atlantic Holidays, we believe that everyone can take on the world, and it's our vision to become the most loved travel company. We’re proud to offer a supportive work environment, where no two days are the same. You’ll enjoy a dynamic shift pattern that includes weekends, bank holidays and evenings. This is all part of helping us create unforgettable experiences for our customers, every single day!
We love to disrupt the market with fresh ideas, bringing new approaches to the industry and remaining a loud and proud voice for positive change - be it on issues of sustainability, people, or our communities. So, if you’re ready to take your career to new heights, read on.
Join Virgin Atlantic Holidays as a Personal Travel Advisor and help create unforgettable holiday experiences. You'll inspire customers with your travel expertise, recommend and sell holidays, and work towards achieving high sales targets. Enjoy comprehensive training, fantastic travel benefits, and a dynamic work environment!

We have the ambition to become the brand of choice in premium long-haul travel. Your passion for connecting people with extraordinary travel experiences knows no bounds. Whether through social media, hosting inspiring events or engaging with the local community, you'll continually seek creative ways to introduce new guests to the Virgin Atlantic Holidays experience.

• Working alongside our award-winning Retail team who share your passion and dedication to delivering outstanding guest service, you will:
• Deliver premium service during every interaction, both pre-and post-sale, while actively identifying opportunities to maximise sales and create memorable guest experiences, embodying our values of 'Think Red', 'Make Friends' and 'Be Amazing'.
• No two days are the same. One moment you'll be helping a couple plan their honeymoon in the Maldives, the next you'll be inspiring a family to discover Orlando, before welcoming guests into the store for an exclusive travel event.
• Consistently achieve and exceed personal and team performance targets including sales and guest experience metrics. through a proactive, guest-focused approach, taking ownership of enquiries and converting opportunities into bookings.
• Maintain expert knowledge of destinations, products, hotels and travel trends, demonstrating a proactive approach to staying up to date with new products, hotel offerings and destination updates. Use your passion for luxury travel to confidently inspire guests and drive sales.
• Work collaboratively with your team to support the day-to-day success of the store, contributing to a positive, high-performing sales culture.
• Provide exceptional after-sales support, taking ownership of guest enquiries, amendments and travel-related requests, ensuring every guest receives a seamless experience from booking through to travel and beyond.

We're looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, natural warmth and charisma, and a genuine passion for travel and tourism. We're also looking for the following:

• Demonstrated customer service skills with a passion and desire to deliver a premium experience.
• Proven ability to achieve performance targets and key KPIs in a fast-paced sales or retail environment.
• Previous experience within the airline, travel, tourism, hospitality, or luxury service industry is desirable.
• A passion for premium travel, with a commitment to staying informed about destinations, trends, and exceptional travel experiences.
• Strong ability to build long-term guest relationships…