Holiday Now offers you an exciting new career direction. A part time model means this is the division of Future Travel with the most flexible working hours allowing you to choose the balance between work and play.

 

Holiday Now is a trading division of Future Travel Limited, the homeworking arm of The Co-operative Travel, part of the UK's largest independently owned travel retailer and buying organisation, with a head office in Stoke on Trent.

We're now delighted to offer a brand new part time model to provide even greater flexibility.  You draw up your own rota, choose the hours you work and truly fit your work around your lifestyle... not the other way around. (Minimum 20 hours per week)

 

The Concept

New Media - satellite/digital TV, Internet, Mobile Phones etc - has made home shopping the preferred choice for millions of customers... no more valuable time and effort wasted in the High Street; people just pick up the phone or send an email to you, their home-based travel agent.

With a state-of-the art travel agency in your own home, you'll be able to provide your customers with the very latest available information, unbeatable value and unrivalled personal service.  This, along with the comfort of ATOL and ABTA protection, round-the-clock sales and admin support and continuing access to training and advice, means that we provide you with every opportunity to make your career a success.

Why Holiday Now?

All your sales leads are provided centrally, with advertising on Teletext services managed on your behalf.  These channels continue to deliver a large volume of calls to Future Travel homeworkers.  What's more, our Management and Sales teams have some of the most experienced staff in the business.  This support lets you focus on selling the holiday and providing your customers with unparalleled service.

We have the financial clout to negotiate the best possible terms with tour operators, which maximises your earning potential.  Add to this very high commission rates, bonus incentives and holiday concessions and you can see why more travel advisors choose homeworking with Future Travel.

What experience do I need?

To comply with ABTA standards and our minimum requirements, you must have full time travel experience gained within in the last five years (see table below).  If you work part time, you may also qualify.

Although not a prerequisite for a successful homeworker, product knowledge will prove to be an invaluable asset.

 

Experience                                                                             Qualifications

12 months                                   Plus                                     ABTAC Level 2 18 months                                   Plus                                     ABTAC Level 1 2 years                                                                                    None required

 

Key factors for your success

Your success is our success and we will offer support every step of the way with your exciting new venture.  The qualities we believe you will need are:

• Determination and drive to succeed
• Self motivation
• A passion for travel and exceptional customer service

What technology will be provided?

• PC, printer, modem and telephone.
• Software, including TARSC, Magic Professional - our advanced late availability search system - plus an online brochure library.
• Software to enable you to send personal e-brochures to customers.
• Software which provides you with the ability to book low-cost flights.
• Internet and email access.
• Your own website (£20 per month charge applies).
• Access to www.holidayholiday.co.uk, our leading in-house web portal
• Access to our company Intranet.
• Automated credit card authorisation.
• ADSL/Broadband (regions where available).

How much administration is involved?

After you have made the initial booking, our central administration department will deal with tour operator payment, tickets and confirmations.  This means that 100% of your time can be spent on sales!

What hours or days will I work?

You draw up your own rota, choose the hours you work and truly fit your work around your lifestyle... not the other way round.  You will need to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, however the more hours you put in the more money you earn... the choice is yours!

Can I sell all Tour Operators' Holidays?

We are totally independent and you may sell any product that is approved by ABTA, IATA or the CAA.  This means you can sell the exact product to match the needs of your client.  We also have an ATOL licence enabling you to package your own holidays.

How much can I earn?

Your income will depend on your ability to convert the enquiries you receive and relates directly to the effort you put in.  You will receive 30% of all commission earned on the business you book, including all ancillary and insurance sales.  Our company ATOL licence allows you to package together your own holidays for your customers, which presents further opportunities to maximise margins, and thus, your earnings.

How much will it cost me to set up?

There is an initial set up fee of £295 plus vat. The only other essential cost is a software support fee of £75 per month - the first 3 months are paid in advance, then this fee is automatically deducted from your commission earned each month.  You can take advantage of optional extras, such as personal websites for £20 per month, and these can be arranged during your set up or at any time afterwards.

When will I receive my commission?

Commission is paid directly in to your bank account on the 9th day of each month following our payment to the supplier.  You can monitor the amount due from your home-based computer system.

How much training will I receive?

We provide a comprehensive 3-day start up training course, based at our head office.  Thereafter, we have a full in-house development programme to support you as you build your business, personal skills and product knowledge.