Travel Specialist (Trade Sales)

As a member of our Trade Sales team, you will be responsible for the quoting, booking and delivery of Ocean Holidays product to other travel companies. Other tasks include:

• Liaising with external travel agents over the phone and by email


• Assisting our list of partners to secure as many bookings as possible


• Handling any marketing queries


• Quoting and booking assistance


• Post sales assistance for bookings primarily in the US but also to new destinations
  
  Ideally you should have significant experience in selling holidays B2C or B2B. You should also have:


• Knowledge of the USA (specifically Florida) and additional destinations


• Fantastic communication skills with the ability to truly listen and understand what your client needs


• Motivation and self-drive to exceed monthly targets


• A great relationship builder who can go that extra mile for their clients


• Enthusiastic team player with a willingness to learn


• Be adaptable to change and always looking to improve your own skills and knowledge, as well as those around you
  
  Ocean Holidays was founded in 2004 by two sets of brothers: Daniel and David Ox and George and Harry Hastings, who are still very much active in the business today.


They set out selling holidays with no website, just a handful of staff and Teletext as their only form of marketing. From these humble beginnings, Ocean Holidays was created, and the company now consists of three unique and distinct travel brands.

Ocean Florida, the largest direct to consumer Florida specialist of its kind in Europe; personalised travel management company, Winged Boots which leads in luxury leisure followed by business travel; and Ocean Beds, the largest worldwide provider of Florida vacation home rentals to the global travel trade.

With Headquarters in Romford, Ocean Holidays continues to innovate and evolve within the travel industry. In 2022 it received a 1 Star Best Companies Accreditation, succeeding its 'one to watch' in 2021.

In January 2023 Ocean Holidays were awarded the inaugural Employer of the Year award at the Travel Weekly Globes.

As the UK's fastest-growing travel company for two years in a row according to ATOL statistics, Ocean Holidays continue to provide an environment where its people can thrive, and where growth and great culture go hand-in-hand.

There are many benefits that you can expect in return for your dedication and your commitment to making our customer's dreams come true:

• Work for a B Companies 'Very Good Company to Work for' company - https://www.b.co.uk/companies/ocean-holidays.


• One Ocean Forum - a group of employees representing the interests of all employees
  
  Honest, transparent, and two-way communication via regular newsletters and regular virtual and in-person Town Halls


• Discounted travel with our own in house travel agents


• Access to our private Suite at the O2 with discounted tickets


• A Company culture that promotes work life balance


• Profit Share Scheme


• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies


• Private Health Care after probation


• Access to mental health support


• Flexible & remote working


• Free professional financial advice


• Day off on your birthday


• 2 x 'Do the Right Thing' days (dedicated charity days)


• Reward Gateway Employee discount platform that gives easy access to savings at hundreds of retailers