Virgin Atlantic - Graduate Travel Sales Advisor

Since Virgin Atlantic was founded in 1984, they've become the UK's second largest carrier, flying from London to many of the world's major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Delhi and Johannesburg.

They don't do ordinary. They prefer to leave the run-of-the-mill, the so-so and the average to others. Their business is about delivering the dazzling, serving up the spectacular and making the most marvellous memories - for every customer.

Which is where their people make the difference. Everyone that works there has an important part to play in creating the Virgin Atlantic experience.

Are you passionate about travelling? Would you like to work in a role that gives customers great travel based experiences? Would you love the chance to work for us and get up to 7 flights a year to anywhere in the world?

If so we are searching for enthusiastic graduates, who love travelling and are hungry to succeed within a customer focused role within the travel industry.

About the role...

- Managing incoming calls (there is no cold calling in this role!)
- Offering advise and guidance to customers to help them find the right product that suits their needs
- Maximising revenue and up-selling further opportunities
- No sales experience needed - everything is covered in training
- Shift Patterns: Based on 37.5hrs per week - Monday to Sunday between 7am and 11pm or if you prefer to work evenings you can do their shifts between 4pm and 1am - it's up to you!

About you

- Any degree subjects considered - it is about your personality and potential we can teach the rest
- A passion for travel but no previous travel experience required
- Prepared to work the shift patterns listed above
- Confident communicator

What we offer...

- Up to 7 flights a year to a wide range of Virgin's Global destinations
- A salary of £18,000-£20,000 + other company benefits
- A thorough 6 week training course with ongoing coaching
- Private Health Care
- Outgoing, fun, high-energy work environment
- Bonus scheme and ad-hoc incentives
- Sales through service approach - no hard selling or cold calling