Travel Agent (In-Store Sales - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

AAA Travel Agent Opportunity – Experience Required!

Are you an experienced travel professional with a proven track record in sales and a passion for travel? AAA is seeking a full-time Travel Agent who can bring expertise, insight, and enthusiasm to every interaction.

In this role, experience is essential. We’re looking for candidates who have:

• A strong background in sales and a commitment to meeting goals
• Personal travel experiences to draw on when inspiring clients
• Certification from an accredited travel school (preferred)

If you have a robust history in the travel industry and are ready to help our members plan unforgettable journeys, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of travel experts!

Work-Life Balance:

• No Sundays: Enjoy a consistent schedule with no work on Sundays.
• Convenient Hours: With store hours from Monday to Friday, AM to 5:30PM, and Saturday, 9AM to 1PM; 37.5 Hour Work Week
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate eight paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue over three weeks of paid time off during your first year.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: The starting base compensation for this position is $17.78 to $22.72/ hourly. The base pay range shown is a guideline for compensation and ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location.
• Monthly Incentive Plan: Drive your success with a monthly incentive plan tailored to reward your individual performance.
• AAA Premier Membership: Enjoy complimentary AAA Premier level membership benefits.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage: Take care of your health with our comprehensive benefits package.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program.
• 401(K) Plan: Save for your retirement with our company-matched 401(K) plan, up to 7%.

Primary Duties of a Travel Agent:

• Sell Exciting Travel Packages: Utilize your firsthand travel experiences to sell international and domestic travel packages, including cruises, land packages, air travel, car rentals, and hotel accommodations.
• Client Education: Share your personal travel stories and insights to educate our clients on preferred travel products and services offered by the Agency.
• Goal Achievement: Successfully meet or exceed goals through relationship development with our members and growing your client base through new business referrals.
• Cross-Selling: Leverage your travel expertise to cross-sell relevant products to enhance the travel experience, such as the AAA Travel Advantage Visa Credit Card.
• Efficient Documentation: Prepare and process relevant travel documents and invoices in an organized and efficient manner.
• Regulatory Compliance: Comply with and remain educated on current Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC) regulations and AAA Club Alliance policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (a graduate of an accredited travel school preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of travel sales experience required
• Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills, proficient computer skills including multitasking in several websites and programs, and knowledge of Geography and current world events.
• Satisfactory Background: Satisfactory pre-employment and post-employment screening results including criminal, drug, and state and/or vendor specific screenings. This may include ability to obtain necessary Membership license (or others) as required to perform the essential functions of the position.