Join the adventure! Olsen-O'Leary Travels is expanding.With offices in Sewickley and Fox Chapel, we are seeking a dedicated Travel Advisor for our growing company. Since our founding 70 years ago, our team of travel advisors is renowned for our personalized service, attention to detail, and passion for exploration. We curate bespoke travel itineraries that inspire unforgettable journeys around the globe for both individual leisure travelers and group and corporate explorers. We pride ourselves in offering a collaborative work environment within a reputable travel agency with a rich history and strong brand reputation.

No prior experience as a Travel Advisor is required, but candidates should be well-traveled, with a strong understanding of various destinations and travel logistics. Opportunities for professional development and travel perks. Competitive salary commensurate with experience plus commission.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to understand their travel needs, budgets, and preferences, offering tailored advice on destinations, transportation options, travel dates, and accommodations.
• Arrange and sell a variety of travel services, including accommodations, transportation, insurance, tours, and activities for our full-service travel agency.
• Research and recommend suitable destinations, accommodations, and activities based on the clients’ interests.
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire travel experience, from initial consultation to post-travel follow-up.
• Communicate effectively with our preferred suppliers to secure proposals and bookings, ensuring seamless travel arrangements for clients.
• Address any travel-related issues that may arise during a client’s trip, assisting clients to ensure that they have a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Qualifications:

• Energetic personality that brings enthusiasm to their work and is able to comfortably and confidently interact with clients, suppliers, and peers.
• Ideal candidate is self-motivated and proactive, capable of working independently and problem-solving individually for their clients and continuously developing professionally to build their personal book of business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Comfortable and confident in a sales role.

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person