MYTH
“Those working in travel don’t get paid a very good salary” TRUTH
Ian Brooks is partner and co-founder of Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment, which specialises in filling roles in the travel industry, with a particular focus on digital and technology
with other industries. In terms of entry-level positions, there’s some justification for that
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perception. However, there are plenty of opportunities in travel that mean people can often move through the ranks relatively quickly, without the emphasis on education and qualifications [that is found in other sectors] – meritocracy often rules in the travel industry.
he travel industry is sometimes perceived as a low payer compared
“There are opportunities to move through the ranks quickly, where salaries rise”
We specialise in mid to senior management positions,
where salaries start to rise to very decent levels – especially at ‘head of’-level roles and beyond. Salary levels tend to be higher than average in some disciplines. These include digital marketing and e-commerce jobs, where candidates can be attracted from outside travel, so the salary levels need to compete with other industry sectors. There will always be openings and opportunities within
travel for people who are skilled in selling – whether this is selling direct to consumers or via the travel trade. Most sales roles in travel will have a commission or bonus element linked to them and, in some instances, this can add significantly to the base salary level. So the salary might look on the low side at first sight, but when you add the commission or bonus, the OTE (on-target earnings) can be high. Good salespeople know this and many are happy to work in this targeted way.
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