As a travel agency manager or proprietor, you'll use your management, marketing and people skills to run a successful business that sells travel and holiday products. Read on to find out more about working in this area, see what it involves and what you might study or do to get a role.
You might work as a travel agency manager for a travel company or be the proprietor of your own independent travel agency. You'll work to help private or corporate customers get the best travel products available such as package holidays, corporate services, eco-tourism activities and unique travel experiences.
You'll usually be responsible for overseeing the work of travel agents in your office, managing recruitment and training, looking after finances and developing sales and marketing activities. As an organised and business minded individual, you'll enjoy helping your employees and agency thrive through great customer service.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a travel agency manager or proprietor in the UK is £46,800.
There may be occasional travel involved in this role as well as some overseas travel.
Most travel agencies have a high street presence so you may be required to work in an office. However if you choose to be self-employed then there's the opportunity to work from home as online bookings become increasingly popular.
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