Senior Travel Designer - Europe Specialist
Create bespoke, sustainable trips to Europe! Connect with guests to craft authentic, life-changing journeys that reflect their passions, dreams, and love for meaningful, responsible travel.
You’ll be creating unique and personalised travel itineraries that showcase authentic, meaningful experiences across the Europe region, always designed with responsible travel practices in mind. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in converting high-value leads into bookings by building deep, trusting relationships with our clients. Through frequent, thoughtful phone conversations, you will get to know our guests and understand their motivations and travel aspirations. You’ll inspire them through your extensive regional knowledge, passion for exploration, and ability to craft truly exceptional journeys. You’ll also deliver consistent, high-touch care before, during, and after travel.
We are looking for an experienced, curious, and genuine people-person who thrives on connecting with Jacada guests and cultivating long-lasting relationships.
What you’ll be doing
Speaking directly with guests through frequent phone calls, video calls, and email to gain a thorough understanding of their needs, interests, and passions. As a senior in this high-contact sales role, you will be confident in leading conversations and guiding clients through complex travel decisions.
Curating sophisticated, bespoke itineraries across the European region tailored to each guest — with a strong focus on sustainable, one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and experiences that align with responsible travel values.
Applying advanced sales techniques to convert leads effectively and consistently, drawing on your prior experience to navigate objections, build rapport quickly, and close high-value enquiries.
Proactively upselling premium experiences and components that elevate each journey.
Cross-selling alternative destinations or options when initial requests are unavailable or misaligned, ensuring guest needs are always thoughtfully met.
Managing follow-up administrative tasks promptly and accurately, including booking confirmations, invoicing, and updating CRM records. This role includes a significant administrative workload that requires strong organisation and efficiency.
Cultivating strong relationships before, during, and after travel to encourage repeat business and referrals — bringing your experience to ensure every interaction feels personal, considered, and exceptional.
Maintaining a highly organised sales pipeline and working efficiently within our CRM and systems. Prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and modelling best practices for the team.
Handling challenging situations calmly and efficiently, always maintaining a solution-focused mindset that preserves a positive guest experience.
Collaborating closely with all departments, DMCs, and suppliers across the region to ensure seamless guest experiences.
Supporting the marketing team with editorial content, insights, and updating example itineraries for Europe destinations.
Offering support to team members as needed, especially during busy periods or when colleagues are away.
Building and reinforcing caring, supportive, and professional relationships with DMCs and suppliers throughout the region, drawing on your experience and confidence.
Travelling on FAM trips within the region — working with your team, marketing, and operations to maximise insight-gathering and delivering product training upon your return. Uploading relevant media to our asset management system.
What you’re like
Minimum 18 months of experience in travel sales, ideally with a focus on the Europe region or a strong equivalent background.
Deep, first-hand knowledge of European destinations and cultures, with a genuine passion for responsible travel.
A natural relationship-builder who is energised by speaking with guests and forming long-lasting connections.
Someone who listens carefully, communicates thoughtfully, and considers the ideas and opinions of both guests and colleagues.
Open-minded, continuously curious, and always keen to learn.
A confident problem-solver who embraces challenges as opportunities — especially when travel plans need to pivot.
Supportive, positive, and aligned with Jacada’s culture of wellness, care, and togetherness.
Highly motivated, sales-driven, and able to juggle multiple tasks without compromising quality.
Creative, innovative, and eager to push the boundaries of exceptional travel.
Calm and composed under pressure.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
A proactive team player who supports colleagues and contributes to collective goals.
Interview Process
1st Stage: Virtual interview via Google Meet with the Head of Europe Travel Design and the Recruitment & People Coordinator.
Task Stage: Roleplay phone call (full details to follow).
Reports to: Head of Europe Travel Design
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am–6pm in Shoreditch (typically 3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Start Date: 9th of March 2026
Salary:
Basic salary of £34,067 plus a generous commission structure with a realistic £50,000 to £90,000 OTE (On-Target Earnings).
Guaranteed minimum commission topping earnings up to at least £47,000 p.a. for the first 7 months.
- Department
- Travel Designers
- Locations
- Jacada Travel
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Colleagues
Jacada Travel
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Flexible Working
⏳ It's important to us that everyone at Jacada leads a healthy work-life balance. Have a gym class to attend? Have a course you're working on outside of work? Whatever it might be, we're here to support your life ambitions and offer flexible working to help you achieve this.
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Mental Wellbeing Support
🧠 Promoting mental well-being is a core focus here at Jacada. We ensure that all our employees have access to resources such as our mental health first-aiders, and dedicated Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Additionally, for those based in the UK we also offer access to Bupa Mental Health support. We also conduct Monday meditation sessions for all, to help start the week in a positive way.
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Learning and Development
📖 Here at Jacada, we place a strong emphasis on training and career development. We are committed to providing all our employees with opportunities for growth and the chance to continually nurture their growth mindset. In your initial three weeks, you will receive a comprehensive training program, but the journey of learning doesn't stop there. Our dedicated Learning and Development Manager works to ensure that every member of our team receives the necessary training throughout their time with us and is well-informed about their career progression opportunities.
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Bank holidays
🌴 We provide 25 days of paid annual leave in addition to bank holidays. At Jacada we celebrate diversity and this means understanding that each of us has our own beliefs, culture, and identity. So we allow our team to work bank holidays which can then be taken whenever they want throughout the year!
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Socials
🎊 We’re a social bunch and enjoy spending time together, but this is optional so no pressure socials if this isn't your vibe! Each quarter teams organise socials together, whether we are remote or in person we love any excuse to get together. Some recent social activities have included shuffleboard, BBQ boat outings, and virtual cooking classes. Additionally, we arrange annual summer and winter soirées that include both in-office and remote team members.
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Casual Dress Code
👟 We feel that it’s important for everyone to feel comfortable at work. After all the best work doesn’t depend on whether you’re wearing a suit!
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🏥 Private Medical Care
At Jacada, we care about the mental and physical wellbeing of everyone working here. That's why we've introduced private medical care for our employees living in the UK.
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Dog Friendly Office
🐶 We operate a dog-friendly office and are always happy to see more furry work buddies!
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🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme (UK)
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🚆 Season Ticket Policy (UK)
Workplace & culture
We've created an environment that allows people to be their authentic selves. A place where individuals can grow and build strong connections with like-minded others. We strive to ensure everyone feels like they have a purpose and are having fun whilst doing it!
Our team is based all over the globe, no matter where you are, or what time zone you're in, we vouch to try our best, learn from our mistakes and grow a strong and progressive culture together.
About Jacada Travel
We are a luxury travel company offering completely personalised, private trips all over the world. We strive to be that well-travelled friend our clients can come to for advice and inspiration and to really get under the skin of the places they visit and experience things that don’t always make it into the guidebooks.