We are looking for Travel Designers, with at least 2 years’ experience, to join our Sales Team. You will be working closely with suppliers and industry individuals to keep your finger on the experiential travel sector pulse and plan extraordinary adventures, experiences, and events in some of the most interesting and remote parts of the planet, working with a fast moving, young, dynamic, and highly motivated team.
What we are offering:
- Global team based in UK/US/South Africa/Monaco/KSA
- Individual and team target-based bonus structure
- Holiday allowance that increases annually plus birthday off
- Additional time out of the office for Conservation projects (Foundation Days)
- Personal Development Days
- FAM trips
- Personal travel allowance and discount
- Team and Industry Awards Scheme
- Progression opportunities
- Relaxed office and flexible working environment
- Opportunity to work with high performance and best in Industry team
Core responsibilities:
- Researching and curating bespoke itineraries for HNWs and UHNWIs that seek to transform our perspective on the world and our impact on the planet.
- Building a close relationship with clients to support their long-term travel plans tailored to their needs, all delivered with exceptional customer service and attention to detail.
- Working closely with suppliers, accommodation providers, local authorities, and subject matter experts from around the world.
- Full responsibility for all project logistics. Including itineraries, contingencies, safety procedures, permits, equipment sourcing and ownership of all aspects of logistics and costing of trips.
- Manage all trip costing. Including contingencies, invoices, payments to suppliers, consultants and relevant third parties.
- Work alongside the department lead and marketing team to create innovative itineraries for marketing and PR campaigns
Key requirements will include:
- At least 2 years’ experience in bespoke travel design
- Strong knowledge of destinations, accommodation options and experiences
- Previous financial responsibility
Desirable Experience and Qualifications:
- Black book of relevant contacts worldwide
- Understanding and experience of using a GDS for flight bookings
- Degree (or equivalent)
- Languages (desirable)
Personal Specification:
- Logical thinker with good commercial mind-set
- Creative problem solver and solution provider
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Team player who can also work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent planning and time management, with exceptional attention to detail
Equal Opportunities Employer:
At Pelorus, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our suppliers, and our global community. Pelorus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.