A leading luxury travel company is seeking a Bespoke Product Designer & Sales Manager to join its growing team, creating exceptional tailor-made travel experiences across the UK and Ireland. This is a hybrid role in Oxfordshire, or fully remote for highly experienced candidates that may live elsewhere in the UK. Combining high-end product design with consultative sales, this is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded travel professional with a passion for crafting unforgettable journeys and building lasting client relationships. Working within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, you will design inspiring bespoke itineraries, develop luxury travel products, and convert enquiries into exceptional travel experiences through expert destination knowledge and outstanding customer service. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000 – £48,000 per annum, flexible hybrid working, regular travel across the UK and Ireland, and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the business, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced luxury travel professional.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Design and create exceptional bespoke travel itineraries across the UK and Ireland for discerning clients.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with high-value customers, delivering a highly personalised service.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings through consultative sales, compelling storytelling and tailored proposals.
• Develop unique, experience-led travel products that reflect the company’s luxury brand.
• Utilise and expand an established network of trusted hotels, guides, attractions and destination partners.
• Manage pricing, budgets and profit margins to ensure commercial success across every itinerary.
• Research emerging travel trends, new destinations and exclusive experiences to continually enhance the product portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to refine products and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Take ownership of multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring every journey is delivered to the highest standard.
THE PACKAGE
Starting salary of £45,000 – £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
This is a full-time, hybrid position (Oxfordshire) with flexibility to work from home, alongside travel throughout the UK and Ireland as required.
Benefits include:
• Flexible hybrid working.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Access to the Heka employee benefits platform.
• Travel opportunities across the UK and Ireland.
• The opportunity to shape and develop a growing bespoke travel division.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial working environment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We are looking for an experienced luxury travel professional with a strong commercial mindset, exceptional destination knowledge and a passion for designing extraordinary travel experiences.
You should be able to demonstrate:
• Proven experience in bespoke travel design, luxury travel sales or a similar high-end travel role.
• Extensive knowledge of destinations throughout the UK and Ireland, including luxury properties and unique experiences.
• Outstanding consultative sales skills with the ability to convert enquiries into high-value bookings.
• Excellent storytelling skills, bringing bespoke itineraries to life for clients.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing pricing, budgets and profit margins.
• An established network of suppliers, hotels, guides and destination partners would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bespoke projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to thrive within a flexible hybrid working environment.
INTERESTED?
Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Claire Muge. I can be contacted on 0121 4509776 or claire@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk Not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry! We have a variety of different opportunities so do submit your CV to us! You must have full rights to work in the UK. We have a high volume of applications, so unfortunately we are unable to reply to unsuccessful applicants.
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