Cruise Specialist Travel Apprentice

Summary

Interested in becoming a Travel Consultant? Love it Book it are seeking a Cruise Specialist apprentice to join their team. This exciting opportunity allows you to earn whilst you learn, Working alongside travel industry leaders in a friendly environment. You will be handling holiday enquiries, over the phone and email.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Travel consultant (level 3)
Hours: Shifts between Monday - Saturday 7am - 8pm, Sunday - 7am - 6pm. 5 working days a week will be allocated.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 10 January
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Proactively match customer requests to LIBI’s extensive range of curated cruise packages while maximising all sales opportunities for upselling
Consistently achieve monthly sales targets
Ensure all sales opportunities are optimised and work towards specific business product targets
Adhere to company policies in terms of sales techniques and data recording to assist with product and marketing strategies
Embrace all methods of current and modern technology used to enhance customer experience
Ensure all customers are greeted and responded to appropriately, regardless of line of enquiry
Ensure excellent customer service is always provided to all customers irrespective of communication channel
Act as an ambassador for LoveitBookit and provide a company image to all customers which reflect the LoveitBook Excellence charter
Work collaboratively with teammates to ensure each team member is provided the opportunity to develop and maximise their potential
Attend, participate in and contribute positively towards team meetings / briefings
Contribute to and attend Brand events and Ship visits
Promote LoveitBookit through contribution of firsthand experiences and knowledge to marketing collateral

Where you’ll work

179 MOSS LANE

HALE

ALTRINCHAM

WA15 8FH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

A S TRAINING (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED

Your training course

Travel consultant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Geography: Source and provide reliable and relevant geographical information that will help inform enquiries, support customers’ travel decisions and close sales
Travel Information: Source and provide accurate and relevant travel information that will ensure customers have a positive travel experience
Industry Practice: Carry out transactions, using a range of reservation and booking systems, according to standard industry practices and the procedures of the business, ensuring that customers are offered travel options that will meet their individual needs within agreed deadlines
Travel Options: Source travel options, work with relevant industry suppliers and produce detailed itineraries that best meet customers’ needs
Product and Service: Match customer needs to products and services and identify opportunities to upsell, suggest alternatives, introduce an enhanced competitive offer when appropriate and always aim to maximise profit when closing the sale
Customer: Engage customers by building rapport and take opportunities to adapt communication styles to match their needs and deliver an enhanced service which encourages repeat business and consistently aims to exceed their expectations
Legal and Compliance: Conduct the business transaction in compliance with travel industry regulations, approved codes of practice and business policy and continuously monitor the process to ensure accurate information and advice is given to customers
Industry Technology: Use technology effectively and efficiently and input data accurately in accordance with business procedures
Business: Actively support business performance by meeting agreed targets and providing travel solutions for customers varying needs and budgets in a way that is profitable to the business
Sales: Achieve and exceed commercial targets by applying selling techniques that are appropriate to all customer types, take opportunities to maximise sales for example by selling promotions and preferred supplier programmes and maximise financial performance by upselling, cross-selling and calculating fares and refunds accurately
Team and Personal Performance: Work constructively with team members to deliver travel plans and experiences that meet customer needs and recognise opportunities for self and team development to improve performance
Communication: Select and use appropriate methods of communication including digital technologies according to the customer and the nature of the travel details being conveyed, ensuring quotes and prices are presented accurately
Sustainability: Adapt working practices to minimise the negative effect on the environment

Your training plan

This apprenticeship forms part of a formal qualification, on successful completion you will achieve a level 3 Travel Consultant qualification that will be added to your digital achievement record
Working with our chosen training provider you will be assigned a specialist Travel Assessor who will be working closely with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure you have a robust, enjoyable, and enriching journey
Training will be carried out online or face-to-face, both individually and as part of a classroom, to ensure you have an enhanced experience
You will be assigned 6 hours a week in the workplace to spend towards your qualification with full support from your manager and assessor
Learning first-hand from training specialists and peers you can become a fully-fledged Travel Consultant in little over a 12-month period

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade C / 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Team working
Geography

Other requirements

This apprenticeship is for someone seeking a career in the travel industry at beginners level.

About this company

Welcome to LoveitBookit! We're proud to be one of the UK’s Top Independent Cruise Specialists, based in Greater Manchester. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve been dedicated to crafting bespoke cruise holiday packages that tick all your boxes, while delivering top-notch customer service every step of the way. In our very first year, our Company Director, Daniel Radnor, was honoured with the ‘Travel Agent of the Year’ award by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). This incredible recognition set the tone for our journey forward. Since then, we’ve built our success on three core principles: offering great value, delivering exceptional customer service, and providing immersive cruise experiences. In 2017, we launched our own television programme, Cruise TV by LoveitBookit. The show brings our exciting cruise offers right to your living room, showcasing cruise lines, ships, and the amazing destinations you can explore. We love to inspire our viewers with in-depth looks at the amenities onboard, insider tips from cruise experts, Dan & Sam, and captivating stories from fellow travellers. Each episode is designed to ignite your wanderlust and provide a taste of the incredible adventures that await you at sea. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, Cruise TV is your gateway to the world of unforgettable travel experiences. For five consecutive years from 2020 to 2024, Loveitbookit has consistently achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award and has been rated 'Excellent' on customer-review platforms. This accolade is only awarded to companies whose customers highly rate their experience.

https://www.loveitbookit.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the Travel Consultant Level 3 apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to complete a further qualification that will enhance your skill set, Sales Executive Level 4. Next steps will be discussed in your 1-2-1's

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

A S TRAINING (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED

A S Training International

info@as-training.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292195.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 December at 11:59pm)

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