Luxury Travel - Team Leader

Job description

Managing a portfolio of high-value clients, including private aviation customers, delivering a seamless end-to-end luxury experience Handling a mix of inbound, outbound, and referral-based leads to generate new business and build a strong base of repeat clients Driving business development through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship building Demonstrating expert knowledge of global travel products and delivering tailored recommendations to clients Managing travel bookings from enquiry to completion, ensuring accuracy and exceptional service delivery Leading a team of up to 4 people, while supporting Senior Management with scaling the business in the UK Supporting the recruitment and development of new travel consultants as the team expands Acting as a senior point of contact for complex bookings, VIP requests, and escalations Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders Working towards exceeding daily, monthly & annual goals linked to both productivity and financial targets, and being able to collaborate, work as part of a team, and contribute towards a wider group collective. Following company procedure in a methodical and chronological way to ensure protection of both TTD and your clients. Working productively in what can sometimes be a pressurised environment, and making prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks. Maintaining a “Customer First” attitude and taking full ownership of our customers in-destination experience, which may involve working outside of regular hours to ensure all customer trips run successfully. Representing the business at industry events, supplier meetings, and client engagements A high aptitude and passion for sales, with previous experience of lead sourcing, cold calling & direct selling preferred. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability and ambition to build and lead a team Very clear written & verbal communication skills, as well as strong numeracy skills, are a requirement. A keen interest in major global destinations, travel products & in progressing a career within the Travel Industry. An organised & disciplined attitude towards workload and time management, balancing multiple factors at any one time, is very important. A willingness to commit to the demands of the role – including (where necessary) working outside of regular working hours to get the job done. Ability to work independently, but also able to collaborate with people inside and outside of both The Travel Division and the wider parent company. Somebody who enjoys working to both individual and team goals / objectives, within in a friendly and competitive environment WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 1 year of service 2x "giving back" charitable days a year Private healthcare and pension Free onsite gym Free Breakfast and Lunch in our onsite canteen “The Hangar” Cycle to work scheme Continued professional development DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Here at ACS we're passionate about bringing people together to create a truly inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity, across our global network of offices. #Salesjobs #accountexecutive #salesconsultant #chartersales #travel #aviation #careers #nowhiring #london #londonjobs #sales #luxurysales #travel #careers #hiringnow #jobhunt #jobopening #vacancies #customerexperience #customerservice The Travel Division is a high-end luxury travel agency, working alongside our sister company Air Charter Service, to ensure that their charter customers have exclusive access to a range of ancillary products, including luxury hotels, premium cabin flights, and top-of-the-range villas & yachts. Our business is all about service, and we will always go the extra mile to ensure that the time spent at the destination is as seamlessly organised and memorable as the time spent onboard one of our charter flights. We are looking for an experienced Team Leader with a strong background in travel sales and client management, combined with proven leadership experience. This is a unique opportunity to build and grow a luxury travel consulting team, while working alongside some of the best Luxury Travel Professionals in the world. The successful candidate will operate as a senior individual contributor; from driving revenue, managing high-value clients, and delivering exceptional service, while helping shape processes, develop existing and future team members, and support the Manager of the UK organisation in growing the business.