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Careers at Discover the World

Discover the World is one of the UK’s leading specialist tour operators with 40 years experience, offering high-quality holidays and imaginative itineraries to Iceland, Scandinavia, the Polar regions, Canada, Alaska, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. We’ve also over 37 years experience in organising worldwide educational and adventure travel.

Much of our success is down to the experience and of our team of experts who are enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about travel. Our staff are chosen for their talent and flair to provide customers with excellent service, attention to detail, in-depth knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for our destinations. Read more about Discover the World »

We are proud to have a diverse group of nationalities within the company and always have our eyes open for new people to join our team. So if you have previous experience of working for a tour operator or have extensive knowledge of any of our destinations and are considering a career in travel, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working for Discover the World

  • Holiday – 23 days rising to 29 days with length of service
  • A day off for volunteering to support a charity or community work
  • Simply Health Cash Plan
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Discounted staff travel
  • Familiarisation trips
  • Long Service Awards
  • In-house well-being treatments (aromatherapy, massage, Reiki) at discounted rates
  • Friendly, open-plan office, with excellent social area, walking distance to shops, restaurants and parks
  • Social events
  • Complimentary range of teas, Nespresso coffee and fruit when in the office
  • Ongoing training and personal development

Vacancies

We offer hybrid working between our high spec, luxury office in Dorking and home/remote working. A significant number of our staff have been with DTW for many years, which is testament to our friendly, caring and flexible working environment.

Nordic Travel Specialist

We are looking for an experienced travel specialist to join our fantastic and knowledgeable Nordic Sales Team.  The role is hybrid, with 2 days working in our luxury offices in Dorking and the remainder remote.

If you have are able to offer:

  • Previous experience of working in travel sales with proven skills of up-selling and cross-selling.
  • High degree of flexibility and adaptability to deal with change, growth and pressurised deadlines.
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Confident user of Office365.
  • Strong customer service focus and skills.

Then we can offer you:

  • Full training
  • Familiarisation trips
  • Holiday – 23 days rising to 29 days with length of service
  • A day off for volunteering to support a charity or community work
  • Simply Health Cash Plan
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Discounted staff travel
  • Long Service Awards
  • Friendly, open-plan office, with excellent social area, walking distance to shops, restaurants and parks
  • Social events
  • Complimentary range of teas, Nespresso coffee and fruit when in the office
  • Ongoing Training and personal development

Interested in knowing more?  Download the job description >

If you wish to register your interest, please send your CV to sue.thorne@discovertheworld.co.uk

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