Foreign Exchange Specialist

2 months ago


Brighouse, Calderdale, United Kingdom Hays Travel Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Foreign Exchange Consultant to join our team at Hays Travel. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the profitability of our foreign exchange bureau.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure the profitability of the foreign exchange bureau
  • Achieve given foreign exchange targets, including set KPIs
  • Convert Hays Travel customers to purchase foreign exchange
  • Maximise individual and team sales of foreign exchange
  • Provide exceptional customer service at all times
  • Assist with the day-to-day operation of the bureau
  • Increase exposure of the bureau and develop new business leads
  • Use social media to promote offers, generate customer engagement, and sales leads
  • Monitor local competition and manage rates and margins effectively on a daily basis
  • Monitor stock levels of foreign currency and ensure that minimum quantities are maintained
  • Achieve accurate cash reconciliation and banking
  • Minimise risk and mitigate errors
  • Play an active role in the day-to-day operation of the branch and support Travel colleagues with administrative duties
  • Be responsible for the security of the bureau
  • Participate in training appropriate to own development
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures
Requirements
  • Good accuracy and numerical skills
  • Excellent administration and organisational skills
  • Effective communication service and customer service experience
  • Competent IT skills
About Hays Travel

Hays Travel is the UK's largest independent travel agency, specialising in providing good value, quality holidays alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR, and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years and continue to grow each year.

Our Values

Our SMILE values are embedded into our company and ensure our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.

  • Supportive
  • Motivational
  • Innovative
  • Loyal
  • Excellent