One of the UK''s largest independent Tour Operators / cruise agents is expanding its team of homeworking Cruise Consultants.You will be handling incoming sales calls from various travel trade partners and direct customers, putting together tailor-made cruise holidays including river, luxury and expedition cruising.Experience using a GDS reservation system is essential.If you are looking for competitive basic salary, uncapped commission, and the flexibility to work from home, please apply now! No late nights or Sundays. JOB DESCRIPTION:Taking enquires over the phone and email for worldwide cruise holidaysOffer expertise, advice and knowledge to Travel Agent partners and customers about destinations, cruises, airlines and ground arrangementsSwitch selling to different dates or cabinsProvide complexed itineraries that are "tailor-made" to suit the individual needs of our clients.Converting sales enquiries into confirmed bookingsReaching and exceeding sales targets to earn commissionTake advantage of opportunities and up-sell whenever possible EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum of 3 years'' experience as a cruise specialistProven experience tailor making complexed cruise itinerariesExperience using a GDS, preferably GalileoKnowledge of cruise and the travel industryProven ability of meeting/exceeding sales targets whilst ensuring high levels of customer servicePossess confident, professional, friendly approach to building client rapport and forging long-lasting relationshipsKnowledge/ex