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Apprentice Travel Consultant - Houghton HAYS TRAVEL LIMITED
Hays Travel apprenticeships are an exciting and credible alternative to other educational routes, where you will still continue your studies working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship programme. Alongside valuable on-the job experience, you’ll also get a salary at the end of every month!
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 17 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
Competitive
This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage
Apprentice salary will meet minimum wage
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Working week
Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
12 Aug 2024
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Date posted
21 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000213699
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Whilst beginning to learn about the business and how we operate, you will be provided with ongoing training and support to help develop your customer service and selling skills. You will learn how to adapt to working within a fast paced sales environment, gain travel product knowledge and develop confidence and flair which will enable you to meet customer’s needs. This apprenticeship is perfect to develop your passion for travel. Working in the sales division requires hard work, excellent customer service skills and a firm grasp on product knowledge. With a positive and results driven attitude, you will recommend a range of holiday experiences and ancillary products with a view to achieving your individual and team sales targets. You will also be focussed towards completing the apprenticeship programme with the determination to be successful in your role.
Duties:
- Source and provide accurate and relevant travel information that will ensure customers have a positive travel experience
- Carry out transactions, using a range of reservation and booking systems
- Respond positively and imaginatively to customers’ requirements, demonstrating an enthusiasm to inspire and delight them
The training you will be getting
Our in-house experienced learning and development coaches are on hand to give you expert advice, one-to-one support and award-winning training throughout your apprenticeship. Many of our team leaders and managers started their careers as apprentices - so there’ll always be someone there to offer you help and guidance on the job.
You will work towards a Level 3 Travel Consultant Apprenticeship, including Functional Skills maths and English if required.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
We pride ourselves on our training and employee progression opportunities and many of our current managers started with us as an apprentice.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
HAYS TRAVEL LIMITED
https://www.haystravel.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships
Address
8 Mautland Street,
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 4BH
Training
Training provider
HAYS TRAVEL LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Travel consultant
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
For more information about Hays Travel visit our website.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 17 May 2024