Returning to Travel

PRO PLUS PACKAGE

If you’ve been out of the industry for a while, this package will help you reignite your outstanding customer service skills and reinvent your Travel career.

Requirements

Experience

For those who have been out of the travel industry for more than 5 years. Minimum 2 years experience in the travel industry as a Travel Agent or Tour Operator.

  • Customer-facing role selling holidays
  • Display outstanding customer-service levels
  • Exceptional Destination Knowledge
  • Outstanding communication and networking skills
  • Broad knowledge of industry suppliers
  • Drive and determination to set up your own business

At a glance

  • Fixed Commission Split
  • 4 weeks of hybrid induction training delivered virtually
  • Training delivered by our in-house trainer and via our Learning Portal
  • Ongoing training and access to our Learning Portal
  • Business name e.g. Travelosophers by Firstname Lastname
  • Dedicated Business Development Management and in-house Trainer
  • Access to leading Suppliers
  • Innovative Technology & Systems
  • Head Office Support & Administration Services
  • Branded Marketing Materials
  • Full Financial Protection

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What it costs
Start Up Cost: FREE Ongoing Monthly Fees: £65 + VAT

How You Earn & Progress

If you qualify for our Return to Travel option, you will begin with Travelosophers on a Pro Plus Membership Package, which offers a very competitive Fixed Commission Option. After one year, there will be an opportunity for you to progress to Elite Membership Status, depending on you meeting certain performance criteria.

Fixed Commission Option

  • 60%  commission split for the Franchisee
  • Paid 8 weeks before departure

Progressing to Elite Membership Status

  • After 1 year with us you will have the opportunity to obtain Elite Membership if you meet certain performance criteria.
  • Elite Membership gives you additional benefits and offers you a 65% commission split.

Building Your Travel Business

All our packages include the free use of our distinguished brand, Travelosophers, and all its marketing assets. We do however understand the importance of personalisation and so we also give you access to a number of materials that are unique to you. This package includes many tools for you to bring your brand, and your business to life, including:

 

  • Personalised Business Name – Travelosophers by Firstname Lastname
  • Your own unique Business Logo and unique email signature
  • Personalised travel documentation and quotes
  • Dedicated Website Page and Travelosophers listing
  • Your own telephone number with personalised messages
  • Monthly Social Media assets for you to use for free
  • Promotional materials and Points of Sale tools
  • Carefully crafted guidelines to help you maintain your brand

Efficient and Effective Training

Our focus will be to get you selling as quickly as possible with our 4- week virtual induction training. Our initial training will focus on developing the business acumen that will allow you to display your knowledge and expertise to prospective clients. Our focus will be teaching you how to run a successful business and in particular, we will teach you the following:

 

  • Learning our systems
  • Understanding and marketing your brand
  • How to create a customer pipeline
  • How to find customers and then keep them
  • How to use our market-leading tools to gain an advantage
  • How to maximize your business potential
  • Developing product and supplier knowledge

All the support you need

One of the biggest worries of launching your own travel business is that by going out all alone you run the risk of being pulled from pillar to post. With Travelosophers this couldn’t be further from the truth and our aim is to allow you to focus on the most important thing – selling! Below are just some of the types of support you can expect from this package:

 

  • An administration team to take care of your after-sales
  • Marketing and Branding Support and materials provided
  • Contracting team that bring you the best suppliers
  • Expert masterclasses – destination, marketing, business-themed
  • Ongoing Training and access to our in-house Learning Management System
  • A Dedicated Business Manager with quarterly business reviews
  • Travelosophers community support system

FAQs about this Package

From experience, we know that you will have many more questions about this business option. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions, but if there are any others that you may have, please give us a call and one of our sales team would be delighted to assist you.

Can I do this part-time, or while having another job?

You can choose to run your business part-time or full time.  

Do I have to use the Travelosophers brand?

Our recommendation is to utilise the powerful Travelosophers brand which will give you many advantages by association. The support that we provide is naturally geared towards promoting the Travelosophers brand and all our marketing and branding assets are related to our brand. However, it is possible for you to promote your own brand within our Travelosophers network but at a premium cost- you can read more about using your own brand here.

How/when is the commission is paid?

Commission is paid 8 weeks before departure date and the cut of date is the 15th of each month. The payment will go straight into your bank account.

What happens once I join?

Once you have signed the contract you will join our virtual training induction. After the training you will be ready to trade. You will get assigned a Business Development Manager to go through building your business plan and support you in starting your business.

What suppliers can we use?

We have a range of suppliers that you can use, from Jet2 Holidays to Kuoni, to suit everyone’s needs. If there is a supplier that you feel that we should have and don’t currently we will endeavour to create an account. We also have a contracting team that are able to source specific hotel properties and suppliers.

What support do I get?

You will have a dedicated Business Development Manager to help you every step of the way. They will be available when you need them and to help you think what steps you have to take to grow your business. But most importantly to be there for you for a chat or words of encouragement.  Full support of head office for systems, admin or booking enquires will also be provided.

What systems to do you use?

Our travel booking system is a one stop shop for you to build your business around. It has an integrated CRM, quoting system, dynamic packaging capabilities and payment facilities and much more. It’s also cloud based so can be used anywhere in the world as long as you have internet.