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Travel agency manager or proprietor

Travel agency manager or proprietor - overview

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.

Learn what the role involves below.

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What does a travel agency manager or proprietor do?

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.

What will your days involve?

Daily tasks will vary but could involve:

  • Recruiting and training staff
  • Organising rotas
  • Working with tour operators, hotels and transport companies
  • Managing budgets and revenue
  • Dealing with high profile or corporate clients
  • Setting targets and supporting staff
  • Interacting with customers
  • Reporting to senior management

FAQs

How much can you earn as a travel agency manager or proprietor?

The average salary for a travel agency manager or proprietor in the UK is £46,800.

Does a travel agency manager or proprietor role involve travel in the UK or overseas?

There may be occasional travel involved in this role as well as some overseas travel.

Can you work from home as a travel agency manager or proprietor?

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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