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United Kingdom · Sales · Entry Level (0-2 years)

Travel Sales Coordinator

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  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toTravel Sales Executive (L2) or Senior Travel Sales Executive (L3)
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Junior Travel Sales Executive · Travel Administrator (Sales Support) · Sales Support Assistant (Travel) · Associate Travel Consultant

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Travel Services iCan Qualifications Limited · Level 3 · covers 7 of 10 standards
iCQ Level 2 Diploma in Travel Services iCan Qualifications Limited · Level 2 · covers 7 of 10 standards
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism Pearson Education Ltd · Level 2 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate in Travel and Tourism Pearson Education Ltd · Level 2 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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The units you would start with

Sell tailor-made travel services iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Travel Services
Generate increased travel and tourism sales iCQ Level 2 Diploma in Travel Services
Promotion and Sales in Travel and Tourism Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

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3 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Sell tailor-made travel services iCan Qualifications Limited · covers 7 of 10 standards Level 3
  2. Generate increased travel and tourism sales iCan Qualifications Limited · covers 7 of 10 standards Level 2
  3. Promotion and Sales in Travel and Tourism Pearson Education Ltd · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 2
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3What this role really is

A travel sales coordinator supports a sales team by handling admin, bookings and destination research behind the scenes. This work involves learning booking systems, gathering destination knowledge, and helping put together travel packages for clients. It is often behind the scenes, but it makes sure client bookings go through smoothly. The coordinator supports more senior sales staff, freeing them up to focus on client deals.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Salesforce / HubSpot (CRM) Basic

Logging client interactions, updating lead statuses, inputting booking details, accessing client history, generating standard quotes from templates.

Sabre / Amadeus / Travelport (GDS) Basic

Performing simple fare lookups, checking availability for flights and hotels, creating basic PNRs (Passenger Name Records) under supervision.

Travefy / Wetu (Itinerary Builder) Intermediate

Using pre-built templates to create professional, visually appealing client proposals and itineraries based on executive instructions.

MS Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Intermediate

Creating basic commission tracking sheets in Excel, using PowerPoint templates for client presentations, communicating effectively in Teams channels for internal coordination.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator / ZoomInfo (Lead Generation) Basic

Identifying and qualifying leads based on a defined Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for the Sales Executive, conducting initial research on prospects.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Client Quote Pricing No authority. You'll prepare quotes based on instructions and pre-defined markups. Any price changes or special requests must be approved by your supervisor. Can apply standard discounts or upsells within a pre-approved range (e.g., 5% discount on a specific product). Any exceptions or larger adjustments need manager approval. Can negotiate pricing and margins directly with clients and suppliers within established guidelines, up to a certain value (e.g., £10K deal value). Strategic pricing decisions require Director input.
Itinerary Changes/Amendments Can only make changes to itineraries after explicit instruction and approval from your supervisor. You'll then execute the change in the system. Can make routine changes (e.g., flight time adjustments, hotel room type changes) independently, provided they don't impact cost or client experience negatively. Complex changes or those with cost implications require manager approval. Full authority to amend complex itineraries, negotiate with suppliers for changes, and manage client expectations. Significant changes impacting profitability or client retention would be discussed with a Director.
Supplier Selection You'll use preferred suppliers as directed by your supervisor or from approved lists. No independent selection of new suppliers. Can select suppliers from a pre-approved list based on client needs and budget. Proposing new suppliers for specific client requests requires manager review. Can onboard new suppliers (after vetting by management), negotiate terms, and build relationships with key partners. Strategic supplier relationships are managed at this level.
Client Communication Strategy You'll follow templates and scripts for routine communications. Any non-standard or sensitive client communication must be drafted and approved by your supervisor. Can independently manage routine client communication, including follow-ups and basic problem resolution. Complex issues or complaints are escalated. Defines communication strategy for key accounts, handles complex client escalations, and represents the company in high-stakes client interactions.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Quote Preparation Accuracy
The percentage of quotes you prepare that are free from errors (e.g., incorrect pricing, dates, passenger names).
Target · 95% accuracy within 6 months

If you prepare 10 quotes this week, and 9 are perfect, that's 90%. We're aiming for near-perfection here, as errors can be costly.

CRM Data Entry Completion & Quality
How thoroughly and accurately you log client interactions, update lead statuses, and input booking details into Salesforce or HubSpot.
Target · 98% completion rate for assigned tasks; <5% data entry errors

You've been asked to log 50 client calls this month. If you log 49, that's 98%. If 2 of those have missing notes, that counts against quality.

GDS Basic Task Completion Time
The average time it takes you to complete routine GDS tasks, like checking flight availability or creating a basic PNR (Passenger Name Record).
Target · Reduce average task time by 20% in 3 months

If a flight availability check currently takes you 5 minutes, we'd want to see that drop to 4 minutes or less as you get faster.

Support Request Resolution Time
How quickly you respond to and resolve basic support requests from your assigned Sales Executive (e.g., 'Can you find a hotel in X for these dates?').
Target · Average response time under 1 hour; resolution within 4 hours

A Sales Executive asks for a hotel search at 10 AM. You respond by 10:30 AM and provide options by 1 PM. That's hitting the target.

Learning & Development Engagement
Your proactive approach to learning about destinations, products, and sales processes, and applying that knowledge.
  • Asking thoughtful questions during team meetings
  • sharing new destination facts you've learned
  • actively participating in training sessions
  • showing improvement in tasks over time
  • taking notes during client debriefs.
Team Collaboration & Support
How well you work with your assigned Sales Executive and the wider team, offering help and being a reliable support.
  • Sales Executive feedback on your helpfulness and responsiveness
  • proactively offering assistance when your workload allows
  • positive contributions to team discussions
  • being a reliable point of contact for routine queries.
Initiative in Problem-Solving
Your willingness to try and figure things out yourself (within your scope) before escalating, showing a developing sense of ownership.
  • Attempting to find information or solutions before asking for help
  • suggesting minor improvements to existing processes
  • taking responsibility for small errors and learning from them
  • showing curiosity about 'why' things are done a certain way.
Professional Communication
The clarity, conciseness, and professionalism of your written and verbal communication, both internally and in basic client-facing interactions.
  • Emails are clear and error-free
  • internal messages are to the point
  • you speak confidently when asking questions
  • you can articulate basic information about a booking to a client if needed
  • feedback from colleagues on your communication style.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Learning & Skill Development

You'll be asking 'why' a lot, soaking up information about destinations, systems, and sales techniques. You'll actively seek feedback and look for ways to improve your daily tasks.

You're excited to learn how to use the GDS properly, not just to complete a task, but to understand the logic behind it. You’ll spend time researching new hotels or destinations in your free time.

Contributing to Client Happiness

Even though you're not directly closing sales, you'll feel a sense of satisfaction knowing your accurate work and well-prepared itineraries contribute to someone having a fantastic trip. You'll enjoy seeing positive client feedback.

You get a real buzz from seeing a client's 'thank you' email, even if it's addressed to the Sales Executive, because you know your detailed work made that trip possible.

Being Part of a Dynamic Team

You enjoy working closely with others, supporting their efforts, and contributing to a shared goal. You're happy to help out and be a reliable member of the sales unit.

You like the camaraderie of a sales team, celebrating successes together, and knowing you're a vital cog in the machine that helps everyone hit their targets.

What frustrates people
  • Spending ages putting together a detailed quote, only for the client to go silent or book it themselves online (the 'quote shopper').
  • Having to chase down tiny bits of information from busy suppliers or colleagues.
  • Dealing with system quirks or legacy software that isn't always intuitive.
  • The sheer volume of detail required – one tiny mistake can cause a huge headache later.
  • Feeling like you're not 'selling' enough, when your primary role is support and learning.
What this role does not give you
  • Significant independent decision-making authority.
  • Immediate, high-level client negotiation or closing responsibilities.
  • A slow, predictable pace – it can get quite hectic, especially during peak season.
  • A role where you can avoid administrative tasks or detailed data entry.

8Who you work with

Your work directly supports the sales team's efficiency and accuracy. Get it right, and the sales team can close more deals, quicker. Get it wrong, and we're looking at unhappy clients, missed bookings, and a lot of extra work to fix things. You're essentially the foundation layer for our client experience.

Inside the business
  • Travel Sales Executives (your immediate team, who you'll support daily)
  • Sales Operations (for CRM support and process questions)
  • Finance Team (for basic payment processing queries)
  • Marketing Team (occasionally, for collateral requests)
Outside the business
  • Airline Reservations Desks (for basic flight queries)
  • Hotel Reservations Teams (for room availability checks)
  • Tour Operator Support (for package details and availability)
  • Destination Management Companies (DMCs) (for local service checks)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A genuine interest in travel and tourism – this isn't just a job, it's a passion for many of us.
  • Solid GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, demonstrating good literacy and numeracy.
  • Previous experience in a customer service or administrative role, even if it's not directly in travel, where you've shown you can handle detail and support others.
  • Proficiency with basic computer applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets) and a willingness to quickly learn new software.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced GDS Command Proficiency

While you start with basic commands, the ability to build complex, multi-leg, multi-airline itineraries, handle ticketing queues, and manage exchanges/refunds efficiently will be crucial as you take on more responsibility. It's about becoming truly self-sufficient in the system.

PNR Management: Full understanding of PNR creation · Ticketing & Re-ticketing: Processing tickets, exch · Fare Rules & Restrictions: Interpreting complex fa · Queue Management: Organising and actioning tasks w

  • This quarter: Shadow a senior executive specifically on GDS tasks, taking detailed notes on complex commands.
  • Next quarter: Ask your supervisor for more challenging GDS tasks, even if you need extra time to complete them.
  • Month 6: Complete any GDS vendor-specific online training modules for intermediate users.
  • Ongoing: Practice, practice, practice. The more you use it, the faster and more confident you'll become.

Quick win: Volunteer to help with any GDS-related administrative tasks, even if they seem minor. Every interaction helps build muscle memory.

CRM Workflow & Reporting Understanding

Beyond just inputting data, understanding how our CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot) workflows are designed and how basic reports are generated will give you a much better grasp of our sales process and client lifecycle. It's about seeing the bigger picture of how data drives decisions.

Sales Pipeline Stages: Deep understanding of each · Basic Reporting: How to pull simple reports (e.g., · Data Hygiene: The importance of clean, consistent · Automation Triggers: Understanding how certain act

  • This quarter: Ask your Sales Executive to walk you through their typical CRM workflow and why they do things a certain way.
  • Next quarter: Explore the 'reports' section of the CRM and try to understand how existing reports are built.
  • Month 6: Suggest one small improvement to our CRM data entry process based on your daily experience.
  • Ongoing: Pay attention to how data you enter impacts what others see and use in the CRM.

Quick win: Take ownership of a specific data clean-up project within the CRM (e.g., ensuring all client preferences are consistently tagged). Your team will love you for it.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Attend industry webinars and trade shows (e.g., World Travel Market) to keep up-to-date with trends and network.
  • Complete online courses on specific destinations or travel products (e.g., 'Specialist in European Cruises').
  • Participate in 'FAM trips' (familiarisation trips) if opportunities arise, to gain first-hand destination knowledge.
  • Regularly read travel industry publications and blogs to stay informed about market changes and new offerings.
  • Shadow senior colleagues on client calls and supplier meetings to learn best practices.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

AI-Assisted Research & Drafting

Competitors are already using AI to draft reports, generate itinerary ideas, and summarise complex information in minutes. Analysts who figure this out will outproduce peers 3:1. It's about working smarter, not harder.

  • Effective Prompting: Learning how to ask AI the ri
  • Output Validation: Knowing when to trust AI-genera
  • AI for Summarisation: Using AI to quickly digest l
  • AI for Content Generation: Drafting basic emails,

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Destination & Product Expertise (Developing)
  • Itinerary Design & Costing (Supportive)
  • Supplier Relationship Management (Supportive)
  • Pipeline & Quote Management (Administrative)

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Customer Service Assistant (Travel/Retail)

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Handling client enquiries, problem-solving under pressure, clear communication, basic administrative tasks.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently high customer satisfaction scores.
    • Ability to manage multiple customer interactions simultaneously.
    • Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail in previous roles.
    • A clear passion for travel and helping people.
  2. 2

    Administrative Assistant / Office Support

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Organisation, data entry accuracy, managing schedules, supporting multiple team members, learning new software quickly.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
    • Proven track record of accurate data input and record keeping.
    • Positive feedback from colleagues on your supportive nature and efficiency.
    • Eagerness to take on new responsibilities and learn new systems.
  3. 3

    Travel & Tourism College Graduate

    0-1 year (direct entry)

    Skills to master

    • Foundational industry knowledge, customer service theory, basic business acumen, research skills.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Strong academic performance in travel-related subjects.
    • Completion of relevant work placements or internships.
    • Enthusiasm for applying theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.
    • Good understanding of global geography and travel logistics.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to a senior travel sales role managing high value accounts, or a team lead role overseeing other sales staff.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Travel Sales Coordinator is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

The record names a next step, but the catalogue has no page for it yet:

  • Travel Sales Executive (L2)

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Sell tailor-made travel services, worked against Travel Sales Coordinator.

Sell tailor-made travel services Level 3

Applied to your work in Travel Sales Coordinator

The objective of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of selling tailor-made travel services. Learners will be able to determine customer needs and preferences, develop suitable travel solutions, and understand relevant legislation and organisational policies.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time.

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Travel Sales Coordinator
  • Destination & Product Expertise (Developing)
  • Itinerary Design & Costing (Supportive)
  • Supplier Relationship Management (Supportive)
  • Pipeline & Quote Management (Administrative)
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Travel Sales Coordinator is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Travel Sales Executive (L2)

    2-3 years

    1 level

    • Full ownership of client accounts from lead to booking.
    • Advanced GDS proficiency for complex itineraries and ticketing.
    • Consultative selling techniques and discovery skills.
    • Effective objection handling and closing strategies.
    • Managing personal sales targets and forecasting.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Ever wish you had an extra pair of hands to get through all those administrative tasks? Well, you're in luck. Our team is embracing AI to make your job smoother, faster, and frankly, a lot more interesting. We're not talking about robots taking over; we're talking about smart tools that help you get more done, so you can focus on learning the fun stuff.

For a Travel Sales Coordinator, AI isn't about replacing your role, it's about making the repetitive parts of your day disappear. Imagine spending less time on manual data entry and more time understanding client needs or learning about incredible destinations. That's the power of AI in your role.

Itinerary Scaffolding

AI can draft a baseline itinerary in seconds based on a client's initial query (e.g., '10 days, Japan, first-time, focus on culture & food'). It'll pull in logical flight routes, hotel options, and popular tours, creating a solid 'version 1' for your Sales Executive to then customise and perfect. You'll be checking and refining, not starting from scratch.

Smart Upsell Suggestions

While you won't be doing the direct upselling, AI can analyse a client's profile and past booking history to suggest hyper-personalised add-ons. You'll see these suggestions in the CRM, helping you understand what makes a good upsell, and making the Sales Executive's job easier to offer relevant extras.

Instant Destination Intelligence

Imagine asking an AI assistant, 'What are the current visa requirements for a UK citizen traveling to Vietnam?' or 'Summarise the top 3 new luxury hotel openings in Dubai this year?' and getting an instant, accurate answer. This replaces hours of manual Google searching and helps you quickly answer basic client queries or support your team's research.

Automated Communication Drafts

AI can draft routine but critical client communications. This includes personalised follow-up emails for unclosed quotes, pre-departure checklists, and 'bon voyage' messages. You'll review and send these, learning how to craft compelling client messages without having to write every word from scratch.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Travel Sales Coordinator?

Common routes in include Customer Service Assistant (Travel/Retail) (1-2 years), Administrative Assistant / Office Support (1-2 years) and Travel & Tourism College Graduate (0-1 year (direct entry)). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Travel Sales Coordinator progress to?

This role can lead on to Travel Sales Executive (2-3 years), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Travel Sales Coordinator?

Increasingly, AI-Assisted Research & Drafting. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in sales

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

The skills built here, particularly client management, negotiation and product knowledge, transfer to sales roles in other industries such as luxury goods or B2B services. Within travel, they can lead to corporate travel management, MICE sales, or product development for a tour operator.

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