The operator is recruiting two trade sales executives to join its 16 strong trade team to work with independent agents to help them increase sales with Jet2holidays in these regions.

Meanwhile Lloyd Cross, previously senior sales executive has been promoted to the position of regional sales manager. In his new role Cross will be responsible for managing a team of sales executives and senior sales executives to increase sales of Jet2holidays through the UK travel trade.

Leiza Sullivan has also been promoted to the position of senior sales executive, where she will be responsible for managing successful trade relations with independent travel agency partners across West Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Commenting on the recruitment plans, Alan Cross, head of trade at Jet2holidays said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for hungry and passionate people to join our award-winning trade sales team.”

He added: “By working together with independent travel agents to help them grow their businesses, we are enjoying tremendous success and that is reflected by these two well-deserved promotions that we are announcing today.”