5 Tourism Industry jobs in the United Kingdom

Reservations Agent – Travel Industry
Location:  Ormskirk, Lancashire (Office-Based)
Salary:  £26,000
Shifts:  Must be fully flexible to work Monday to Saturday with occasional Sunday 

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Reservations Agent to join a dynamic travel reservations team. You'll engage directly with customers to understand their needs, recommend tailored holiday solutions, and secure bookings. This is a sales-focused role where service quality and customer satisfaction go hand-in-hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries by phone and email with expert, personalised advice
• Convert leads into confirmed bookings while meeting individual and team sales targets
• Offer additional services and upgrades to enhance customer value
• Manage bookings accurately and liaise with internal teams to finalise travel arrangements
• Build strong customer relationships and resolve queries professionally
• Stay informed on products, destinations, and promotions to support confident recommendations

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sales, customer service, or travel reservations
• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills
• Goal-driven, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure
• High attention to detail and capable of managing multiple bookings
• A team player with a proactive, customer-first mindset
• Travel industry experience or knowledge is an advantage
  
  If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
  
  This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy  and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time. 

Niche travel company, established for over 20 years, renowned for providing flights & now many more products to the Travel Industry, through their brands and their fantastic booking technology. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their Partnerships Team. As a Sales Manager, you'll act as a dynamic and energetic ambassador of the companies' brand, and the trade face of the established partners. You'll be on the road 3-4 days per week, visiting travel agents and tour operators to promote the brand, onboard new partners, and strengthen the companies market position. You will also be representing the company at industry events across the UK and internationally. This is a relationship driven role and you will have accountability for results, brand presence and all commercial activity. This is a remote position, and you can be based anywhere in the UK.

Role in a nutshell:

As a Sales Manager, you'll act as a dynamic and energetic ambassador of the companies' brand, and the trade face of the established partners. You'll be on the road 3-4 days per week, visiting travel agents and tour operators to promote the brand, onboard new partners, and strengthen the company's market position. You will also be representing the company at industry events across the UK and internationally. This is a relationship driven role and you will have accountability for results, brand presence and all commercial activity. This is a remote position, and you can be based anywhere in the UK.

Key Duties:

• Act as the primary face-to-face contact for trade partners.
• Identify, contact, and convert new trade partners.
• Retain and develop selected key accounts indefinitely where strong face-to-face relationships deliver lasting value.
• Deliver product training, brand education, and commercial updates via seminars, workshops, and webinars.
• Escort fam trips, participate in trade shows and industry events, and represent TIG at relevant networking opportunities.
• Monitor competitor and market activity; identify trends and recommend commercial opportunities.
• Ensure accurate CRM tracking and regular reporting of sales activity, feedback, and partner engagement.
• Adhere to sales budgets and ensure a clear return on investment for all commercial and travel spend.

Experience required:

• Experience in business development, strategic sales, or key account management in the travel industry.
• Strong face-to-face communication and relationship-building skills with confidence in client meetings.
• Skilled in delivering presentations and leading both small and large group discussions.
• Ability to work independently, organise a busy diary, and stay aligned with central team goals.
• Passion for the travel trade industry.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK (3-4 days per week minimum).
• Cruise industry experience is preferred.

The Package:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Company car allowance
• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 5% matched company pension
• Wellbeing benefits, internal training academy & development support

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. For any questions, please contact Gemma on (phone number removed) (url removed)

Reservations Agent – Travel Industry
Location:  Ormskirk, Lancashire (Office-Based)
Salary:  £26,000
Shifts:  Must be fully flexible to work Monday to Saturday with occasional Sunday 

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Reservations Agent to join a dynamic travel reservations team. You'll engage directly with customers to understand their needs, recommend tailored holiday solutions, and secure bookings. This is a sales-focused role where service quality and customer satisfaction go hand-in-hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries by phone and email with expert, personalised advice
• Convert leads into confirmed bookings while meeting individual and team sales targets
• Offer additional services and upgrades to enhance customer value
• Manage bookings accurately and liaise with internal teams to finalise travel arrangements
• Build strong customer relationships and resolve queries professionally
• Stay informed on products, destinations, and promotions to support confident recommendations

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sales, customer service, or travel reservations
• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills
• Goal-driven, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure
• High attention to detail and capable of managing multiple bookings
• A team player with a proactive, customer-first mindset
• Travel industry experience or knowledge is an advantage
  
  If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
  
  This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy  and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.