SENIOR CONSULTANT

This is an amazing role with a well established company and an opportunity to build a new business division with a global brand.

Selling luxury New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific, Beyond The Blue (BTB) has firmly established itself as a leading luxury tour operator in the past decade and has offices in New Zealand (Auckland) and Australia (Noosa/Queensland).
This role is to convert leads from the USA into bookings, requiring a high degree of attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The role is based on the North Shore of Auckland with amazing sea views and where you will lead a new stand-alone business unit as part of a a wider friendly team.

Key responsibilities include,

• Plan and sell experiences, guides, transport, accommodation, insurance and other travel services
• Engage with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs and accommodation
• Provide relevant information, brochures and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events etc) to travellers
• Book transportation, make hotel reservations and collect payment/fees

You will

• have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• have proven work experience as a Travel Agent/Consultant with an in-depth knowledge of NZ
• be a confident problem solver
• have commercial awareness with a CRM mindset
• have excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate and negotiate with high-end clients
• have a strong work ethic in an industry that is seasonal, and sometimes requires work outside of business hours
• have good knowledge and skill using the Microsoft Office 365 suite with the ability to learn new computer systems
• have a desire to learn new skills and undertake professional development
• have exceptional attention to detail
• and hold a Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business, or relevant field (desirable but not required)

We are seeking someone who already as the right to work full time in New Zealand and who could start in March 2024.  For more information about Beyond the Blue click here , and for a copy of the full job description please click here

If the above sounds like you, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to jason.hill@tourism-talent.com.