As a Travel Counsellor, you’ll build and run your own home-based travel agency. With that comes the freedom to focus on providing best-in-class service and grow your business your way, free from the commute, the targets, and the vertical selling that can make other travel sales jobs restrictive.
who it's for
Recent leisure travel sales experience
You have a minimum of three years' proven sales experience in the travel industry, whether in a customer-facing role selling holidays, as a travel agent or working for a tour operator.
Outstanding customer service skills
You enjoy delivering excellent customer service and truly memorable experiences for your customers.
Committed to building a full-time business
You have the drive and commitment to launch and build your own business, knowing this is a full-time, commission-based opportunity.
Eligible to work in the UK
You're eligible to work in the UK and are able to fund your initial training.
The package
Our accredited trainers and coaches have an average of 25 years' experience and deliver best-in-class training. This sets you firmly on the path to a successful new career as a work-from-home leisure travel agent. Initial training is delivered in small groups and covers all aspects of running your own travel agency franchise, including:
A six-month ITT-accredited training programme - including 10 days of virtual classroom sessions plus ongoing learning. The training will cover all aspects of running your own travel franchise, from how to find and retain repeat customers to how to maximise your income.
You'll have an experienced mentor for your first six months of business, ready to help with queries, encouragement and support.
You'll learn how to use our proprietary in-house digital booking platform, Phenix, and get access to our full leisure toolkit. This includes TC Co-Pilot, the myTC app, and a laptop with all software pre-installed.
You'll receive expert support from 450+ specialists, including marketing, IT, accounts, commercial and aviation teams.
You'll be supported by a people-first culture built on care, plus a global community of travel professionals and over 2,200 Travel Counsellors who'll share ideas, supplier knowledge, referrals, and support whenever you need it.
Compliance training and accreditation, including ATOL bonding and all licensing, plus our unique Travel Trust cover, one of the best consumer protections in the industry.
Promote your business with credit to spend on personalised merchandise or stationery. You'll also get access to in-person supplier events, receive a guaranteed, complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual Conference and benefit from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and Expedition Cruise Network membership.
Step by step
5 days prior to start
Once your laptop arrives, you’ll complete a few short digital modules to get you ready for your induction. You’ll cover key compliance, the basics of setting up your business and an introduction to the technology and tools you’ll use throughout your training.
First 2 weeks
Your 10-day virtual induction combines live sessions with digital learning and practical tasks. Content is split into 10 key milestones, including understanding our business model, thinking commercially, navigating our technology, managing and growing your business and sales & service the TC Way. Upon completion, you'll be ready to trade and we'll set your business live.
Months 2–5
Once your business is live, structured training and coaching continues for six months. You'll attend a weekly ‘Launch Pad’ group call with the Business Coaching team for 4 weeks and receive a business health check call at 3 months. Your remaining three months' training will be tailored to you, with both in person and virtual training sessions complemented by digital modules.
Month 6
Your official onboarding ends with a day at our Manchester support centre to celebrate your progress, continue your training and review your business. Your development doesn’t stop there, with ongoing learning as products, technology and the travel industry continue to evolve.
Income potential
You keep the majority of the commission you generate, with many Travel Counsellors seeing their income grow as they establish their customer base. What you earn will depend on your experience, your route and how you grow your business. Discover how you could build your own travel franchise with us and what your earning potential could look like, with TC Pathfinder.
What's next
Use TC Pathfinder to take our quick self-assessment and find out if Travel Counsellors could be the right move for you.
