Ski Sales Staff Required
Ski Sales Staff Required
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S10GTA

Original Poster:

13,567 posts

190 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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We are looking for staff to work in our Southampton office, initially on a temporary winter contract with a view to them becoming a more permanent position at the end of the season

If you have a passion for skiing and previous travel based background then please get in touch.

ewolg

1,723 posts

302 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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I have both but am retired and the missus would kill me! No doubt you'll be busy with applications!

S10GTA

Original Poster:

13,567 posts

190 months

Tuesday 25th September 2012
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None that are any good!

If you are interested, drop me a line.

GT03ROB

13,979 posts

244 months

Wednesday 26th September 2012
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Simon, YHM

S10GTA

Original Poster:

13,567 posts

190 months

Wednesday 26th September 2012
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Thanks. I have replied.

GT03ROB

13,979 posts

244 months

Wednesday 26th September 2012
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S10GTA said:
Thanks. I have replied.
Received, I'll pas on tomorrow & see what she thinks

S10GTA

Original Poster:

13,567 posts

190 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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Might be best if I posted the job requirements here.


Sales Advisor - Southampton

6 month temporary contract

At A Glance

This is an important role in our team and offers a varied and challenging opportunity to develop in the travel industry. The role involves working as part of the call centre sales team to drive sales across the busy winter season and maximise sales opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

Report to Sales Team Leader in respect to sales performance

Sales elements: to be involved and assist with

Take incoming call and assist customers in choosing and booking holidays.
To work to targets to ensure maximum sales revenue and margins.
Administration related to customers holidays.
Use internal computer packages to make reservations, administer bookings/queries, make amendments, or reply to customer correspondence
Action/complete all administration using internal pc system including client accounts, ticketing and post travel feedback.
Escalate to all relevant areas, key issues in line with company procedures
Minimise losses to the Company through due diligence
To deal with clients who request customer service assistance, processing complaints.
Assist with manning of Company out of hours ‘on call’ rota as required to assist customers on departure
Represent company at key marketing events e.g. ski shows
Process all administration within Company, Insurers and ABTA guidelines and timescales

Key Skills and attributes


· You will be completely comfortable selling over the telephone and be genuinely motivated by the sales process.

· You will be enthusiastic and self motivated with a desire to learn and take responsibility, definitely a can do attitude, whilst understanding how to prioritise.

· Excellent computer skills and web familiarity

· Ability to prioritize and recognise limitations of capacity to achieve deadlines

· Highly accurate with an eye for detail and excellent English

· Self organised.

· Enjoy working under pressure and being part of a team.

· Flexible approach to working hours.

· Strong communications skills both verbal and written.

· Ability to speak French would be advantageous.


Additional Information


Our opening hours are 9am-7.30pm Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm 1 in 3 Saturday’s.

Shifts will be allocated on a rota basis in advance

The contract is designed on Annualised Hours

Flexibility with working hours is essential

normalbloke

8,464 posts

242 months

Thursday 27th September 2012
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Sounds like my worst nightmare! Good luck filling the role though!