Assistant Store Manager - Luxury Travel

Assistant Store Manager - Luxury Travel 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 £28,960, 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 • £28,960 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 .