SLC Representation are now recruiting for their next placement student.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:
SLC Representation is a Travel Representation Company that specializes in working with luxury hotels and tourism products in Australia, New Zealand, The South Pacific, SE Asia, India and Turkey. We are also the UK office for Tourism Western Australia. Working closely with UK tour operators, SLC Representation aims to maximize sales for their products through growing distribution, devising marketing campaigns, delivering training sessions, advising on market conditions and implementing sales incentives for travel agents.

JOB TITLE: Sales Coordinator
RELEVANT COURSE(S): Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Business Management, Accounting and Finance (would consider candidates from other courses – must have keen interest in Tourism and accounting)

LOCATION OF PLACEMENT:
Address: The Old Church, 89B Quicks Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1EX
N.B Our Western Australia team is based at Australia Centre on The Strand in London, and occasional travel to this office will be required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The main role of the Sales Coordinator is to provide administrative suppler for the SLC accounting processes, including issuing of invoices, expenses processing, financial reconciliation as well as sales support and co-ordination to the team of thirteen. This is a varied role offering a placement student the opportunity to understand the workings of a small business, whilst gaining significant insight into the UK tourism industry, and the distribution of overseas tourism products to UK and European trade. The candidate will also be involved in assisting with the planning of a series of events we manage on behalf of a client, as well as providing the support outlined above. The candidate will be working as part of a small and friendly team, and full training will be provided.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Managing the company invoices and payments using the professional accounting system Quickbooks
• Processing the company expenses monthly

 

 

Administration tasks supporting all aspects of the business including:

• Collating weekly and monthly client reports, using trade papers and the web as resources
• Compiling content for two monthly trade newsletters
• Maintaining the ACT! Database
• Completing ongoing brochure and web audits, identifying new business opportunities as a result
• Researching new business opportunities
• Assisting with travel and accommodation arrangements
• Managing the calendar and diaries of the team
• Dealing with company IT issues
• Managing company processes

Website management:

• Updating the SLC Representation and PATA UK websites

Event management including:

• Researching and booking venues
• Managing invitations and collating RSVP’s
• Managing all on-going attendee communications
• Organizing participation at trade and consumer shows

NB this position will also be responsible for invoicing and accounting, including significant use of the professional accounting system QuickBooks. Whilst an accountancy background is not required, an interest in accounting, an inclination to learn and ability to follow accounting processes will be essential.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• -Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, possessing excellent time management and organization skills
• -Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential
• -Must have basic understanding of accounting procedures
• -Candidate will be competent in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

DURATION OF PLACEMENT – July 2018 – July 2019

SALARY: £12,500 per annum

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Placement must be willing to complete a minimum of a full year

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The role will be based in our office in Wimbledon, South London:

Address: The Old Church
89B Quicks Road
Wimbledon
London, SW19 1EX
Telephone: 020 8545 2616
Website: www.slcrepresentation.co.uk

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter and CV as soon as possible, but certainly no later than Monday 15th January 2018 outlining your relevant experience to:

Deborah Pearce
Managing Director
deborah@slcrepresentation.co.uk
Tel: 020 8545 2616