What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Advisor position at Going Places Travel?
Going Places Travel is a rapidly growing travel management company. We have expanded to 5 office's in the past 4 years, and we will continue to grow our footprint as opportunities arise! Our current 5 locations are Wasilla, AK, Anchorage, Berkeley CA (headquarters), Danville, CA, and La Jolla, CA.
We are looking for an experienced corporate/leisure travel agent who is fluent in Sabre and is comfortable working in the office as well as virtually with all other team members in other office locations. This position will be based in our beautiful Wasilla Office!
We want to talk to you if you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who loves to help clients with their travel plans and problem solve. As a Travel Advisor, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and assisting clients with their travel planning needs. If you have a passion for travel, excellent communication skills, and a strong sales background, we want to hear from you!
Desired skills include:
- Comfortable working in Sabre Red 360 as a ticketing agent (we will train if you are not)
- Skilled in selling travel services to both corporate and leisure clientele
- Must be well organized, and able to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent customer service and phone skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented for trip research and cost comparisons.
- Knowledge of FIT planning, hotels, cruises, and tours.
- Self-motivated on problem solving and learning new skills.
- Open-minded and a team player.
- Professional demeanor and teamwork attitude
Competitive salary based on experience, agent incentives based on sales, benefits including 5% commission payout to you from everything you book, 401K with matching funds to 4%, paid vacation/sick time, medical insurance (partial paid) and supplemented FAM trips.
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Pay: Based on experience and qualifications.
The travel benefits could allow you to travel the world.
All candidates must agree to a background check to be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Experience:
- travel planning: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In Person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24