Assistant Branch Manager

Location: Woolston

Assistant Travel Agency Manager Edinburgh (outskirts) Salary - DOE  bonus and benefits Mon-Fri (with 1 in 5 Saturdays 9am-12pm and time off in lieu) We're looking for a motivated, commercially minded Assistant Manager to join a successful independent travel agency. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of the branch, lead from the front with sales and help the team deliver an exceptional service to every customer.

The Role as an Assistant Manager:
Working closely with the Branch Manager, you'll play a key part in driving the success of the agency, supporting the team and ensuring sales and service standards remain consistently high. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Assisting the Manager with the smooth day-to-day running of the agency Helping to deliver and achieve KPIs and sales targets Being proactive in driving sales performance across the team Leading by example, selling a wide range of holidays and travel products Motivating and supporting team members to maximise every sales opportunity Overseeing and assisting with the management of group sales and associated policies Supporting the training, coaching and ongoing development of team members Handling customer queries and escalations professionally Supporting rotas, workloads and general branch administration Ensuring company procedures and industry regulations are followed Proofing marketing projects and promotional material, ensuring accuracy and excellent attention to detail Supporting the Manager with new initiatives, promotions and opportunities to grow the business Stepping up to oversee the agency in the Manager's absence As an Assistant Manager, we're looking for someone who:
Has previous travel sales experience, ideally within a retail or independent travel agency environment Is a confident salesperson who enjoys leading from the front Has supervisory, senior consultant or management experience - or is ready to take that next step Is commercially aware and comfortable working towards KPIs and targets Can motivate, coach and support others Has excellent customer service and communication skills Is organised, proactive and able to juggle different priorities Has strong attention to detail, particularly when checking documentation and marketing material Enjoys being part of a close-knit, successful team This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful independent travel business where you'll have the chance to make a genuine impact.

You'll enjoy plenty of variety, responsibility and the opportunity to develop your management career while still doing what you love - selling amazing holidays! INTERESTED? Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV! For any further information please call or email . If this role is not quite right, but you have Travel Industry experience and are keen to find a new opportunity, please do send your CV, we may have something else that could be perfect for you!

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