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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Resort representatives make sure holidaymakers enjoy their vacation. They plan trips, organise activities and deal with any issues.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
1.4% more Resort representative jobs in 2029.
As a resort representative, you would:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in a hotel or in holiday accomodation.
Your working environment may be physically active.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a college course in travel and tourism or customer service, which may be helpful when looking for work.
If you want to work with children on their holidays, for example organising activities, then doing a childcare qualification at college could be useful.
To apply directly for resort representative jobs, you'll usually need:
If you apply for a job as a children's representative, you may need a qualification in childcare, though companies will often give training to successful applicants.
It's important to check job descriptions carefully when applying to make sure you know exactly what skills are required. For example, as a winter sports activities representative, the ability to ski may be needed, though for ski resort hotel reps, this may not be the case.
You'll need to:
It can be helpful if you have a working knowledge of one or more foreign languages, although tour companies may offer training in basic language skills for the country you'll be working in.
Many jobs are seasonal, so salaries and hours can vary. Often, you can top up your monthly pay with commission on products you sell to holidaymakers, for example extra day trips or passes to attractions. Your accommodation may also be included as part of your contract.
With experience, you could become a senior resort representative, rep trainer or tour manager.
You could also work in other parts of the tourism industry, like travel agencies, visitor attractions or tourist boards.
You'll need: