Ambitions Travel Recruitment
APAC SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT
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APAC SENIOR TRAVEL DESIGNER / APAC SENIOR LUXURY TRAVEL SALES CONSULTANT
LONDON — HYBRID-BASED
GREAT BASIC — UNCAPPED COMMISSION, OTE £60,000–£100,000+
APAC Senior Travel Designer job in London within the luxury travel industry, offering a great basic plus uncapped commission with realistic first-year earnings of £60,000–£100,000+. This is a senior, sales-driven, client-facing role designing bespoke journeys across Asia Pacific, managing a high-value pipeline from enquiry through to booking and repeat business.
Do you?
- Do you thrive in a target-driven sales role where building genuine relationships is just as important as hitting your numbers, and are you ready to bring senior-level experience to a high-value client pipeline?
- Do you have at least 5 years experience creating tailormade journeys to the APAC region?
- Are you confident picking up the phone, building trust quickly, and guiding clients towards the best decisions for their trip?
- And importantly, do you enjoy the mix of high-touch client care and sharp commercial focus that comes with managing a busy sales pipeline?
Our Customer
Our client is a luxury travel specialist known for designing highly personalised, bespoke journeys across Asia Pacific, built around authentic experiences and responsible travel practices. They have built a strong reputation for combining destination expertise with a genuinely client-first approach, creating trips that go well beyond the ordinary.
They are now looking for a Senior Travel Designer to join their Asia Pacific team, taking ownership of a high-value client pipeline from first enquiry through to booking and beyond — bringing seasoned destination expertise, sales confidence and a genuine talent for relationship-building to every conversation.
The Role
In this senior role, you will manage a high-value client pipeline for luxury Asia Pacific travel, combining seasoned destination expertise with a confident, consultative sales approach.
- Proactively follow up on new enquiries, converting warm leads into detailed quotes
- Manage a high-contact sales pipeline, consistently meeting commercial and conversion targets
- Speak directly with clients by phone and video to understand their travel needs and preferences
- Guide clients towards the best decisions, introducing premium options and unique experiences
- Curate bespoke itineraries across Asia Pacific, pairing standout hotels with authentic, responsible travel experiences
- Maintain contact with past clients between trips to build long-term loyalty and repeat business
- Keep CRM records accurate and up to date, including bookings, invoicing and client details
- Partner with post-sales teams to resolve client feedback quickly, before, during and after travel
- Collaborate with your regional team and wider global colleagues to share destination insight
- Take part in annual familiarisation trips to keep destination knowledge current
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Experience Required
- 5+ years' experience in travel sales or a high-contact, relationship-driven sales role
- Strong first-hand travel knowledge of Asia Pacific and a genuine interest in the region
- Confident using destination knowledge to inspire clients and close sales
- A track record of consistently meeting or exceeding commercial sales targets
- Comfortable working towards uncapped commission and clear performance metrics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage a multi-platform workflow efficiently
- Confident using CRM systems
Benefits
- Uncapped commission — realistic first-year earnings of £60,000–£100,000+, with no cap for top performers
- Structured 6-month sales training programme, plus ongoing support from your manager and L&D team
- Private medical insurance (Bupa) for all UK-based employees
- Annual familiarisation trips to build your destination expertise
- Monday–Friday hours
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for a Senior Travel Designer role in luxury travel in London?
This role offers a great basic plus uncapped commission, with realistic first-year earnings of £60,000–£100,000+. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will share the full breakdown of the package with shortlisted candidates.
What does the working pattern look like in this role?
The role is hybrid — three or more days a week in London, with one late shift each week. Ambitions Travel Recruitment can talk you through the exact pattern before you apply.
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Is travel sales experience required?
Yes — this role is best suited to candidates with previous travel sales experience or a similar high-contact, relationship-driven sales background. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will discuss your background in detail before shortlisting.
How do I apply through Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
Apply via this page. Ambitions Travel Recruitment reviews every application personally — no automated screening. Register at ambitionstravelrecruitment.com to be considered for future roles.
What does a Senior Travel Designer role involve?
A Senior Travel Designer manages a high-value client pipeline, combining sales targets with expert, consultative destination advice — curating bespoke itineraries and building long-term client relationships from first enquiry through to repeat bookings, drawing on several years of travel sales experience.
Who are Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
Ambitions Travel Recruitment is a specialist leisure travel recruitment agency placing professionals across all areas of leisure travel — including, but not limited to, tour operators, tailor-made travel, safari companies, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise lines, ski operators, and UHNW concierge businesses — in the UK, South Africa, GCC, Asia, and North America. Founded by Fi Morrison-Arnthal with 35+ years' experience.
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