Hays Travel Australia

Hays Travel Headquarters Location

Sunderland, UK

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About Hays Travel
We are a company with two passions- our products and our people. As the UKs largest independent travel agent, Hays Travel is a household name that has been making waves nationwide for over 40 years. But we know our award-winning success has only been possible thanks to our amazing people. That's why we celebrate everyone's achievements and reward their efforts.

We continually invest in our colleagues and help everyone to reach their potential. With our new competitive bonus structure, holiday discounts, FREE educational visits to destinations all around the world and special benefits like the BIG Hays Travel Thank you, you will be joining a company that truly values and uplifts its people.

From independency comes its many benefits. With hundreds of suppliers to pick and choose from, Hays Travel is the perfect company to grow your passion for travel. A career with us means you’ll be part of our ever-growing, fast paced business in the heart of the travel industry. We’re proud holders of our SMILE values, so you can expect supportive, motivational and friendly faces no matter which part of our family you decide join.

Whether you have no travel experience and want to find your new career pathway or want more out of the industry you know and love- we can help your dreams become a reality. From Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes and New to Travel Programmes to Management Programmes and Homeworking opportunities; we have a perfect fit for everyone. With over 450 branches nationwide and a bustling Head Office in Sunderland City Centre, your dream career could be just around the corner.

Sound like the perfect next step for you? Then come and share in our success and take off into your new travel career!
Retail Benefits
In a sales role at Hays Travel, you can expect to receive a competitive salary, plus pension scheme, as well as the potential for unlimited bonus earnings. To make sure you get to travel to all the far-flung destinations you've dreamed of, we offer educational opportunities as well as staff holiday discounts. We also pride ourselves on our excellent in-house training and coaching, meaning the chance for career progression is there if you want it. Our selling systems are state-of-the-art and easy to use.

At Hays Travel, we work hard but we play hard too, with regular team nights out and Christmas and summer garden parties that are the talk of the office for weeks before and after! Hard work never goes unnoticed and we celebrate exceptional sales performances with glitzy 'high flyer' events. We're also proud to work closely with our local communities, supporting local charities and building relationships with local schools.
Head Office Benefits
The Hays Travel head office in Sunderland is the hub of our activity and based right in the heart of the city centre. Our staff here enjoy a competitive salary; plus pension scheme, reduced car parking costs, and other work perks. And you don't have to be a travel seller to enjoy the benefits of working for a travel company; our head office staff also make the most of generous holiday discounts. Whichever department you work in, there is the chance for career progression and development.

Our head office is well and truly engrained in the city centre community; and staff here enjoy the benefits of having shops on the doorstep for a spot of lunchtime retail therapy, cafes on the doorstep for a diverse range of lunch options, and a plethora of bars on the doorstep for 5.30pm drinks with their colleagues!
Apprenticeships at Hays Travel
Our award-winning apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to earn a salary, gain valuable on-the-job experience and achieve a nationally recognised certificate.

Our experienced learning and development coaches are on hand to give you expert advice, one-to-one support and award-winning training throughout your apprenticeship.

Many of our team leaders and managers started their career as apprentices and there are many development opportunities at Hays Travel for you to progress in your career.
Homeworking with Hays Travel
Homeworking with Hays Travel
We're looking for experienced travel consultants and people new to the industry to join our expanding self-employed homeworking division.

You will have an interest in engaging with customers over the phone, by email, social media and face to face. All we ask is that you have exceptional customer service skills, a lively personality and are able to build a rapport with your customers to deliver their perfect holiday.

A remarkable 99% of our customers rate our service good or excellent and come back to us time and time again to book their holidays. Join us and receive full training, state of the art technology and equipment to get you started. Once you are up and running you will be supported by travel professionals including sales, marketing and personal development coaches to help you build your business.

Number of Employees in Hays Travel

1,001 to 5,000

Hays Travel Revenue

$140m to $700m (AUD)

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