Experienced Independent Travel Advisor

Experienced Independent Travel Advisor

Travel Leaders
Full-timeLeisure AgentMinneapolis, MN

Are you passionate about travel and have a knack for sales? Looking for a career change to a more satisfying work life? Look no further, Travel Leaders Market Square Travel in Minneapolis, MN is looking for individuals willing to train to start a career in travel. Our travel agency excels at providing training and support to begin your sales career in one of the leading travel agencies in the country.  Founded in 1984, Travel Leaders Market Square Travel is a family-owned business that has been recognized multiple times as the Travel Leaders Network: Agency of Excellence & Associate of the Year.

Our company offers:

  • Paid training program including first-hand travel experiences on educational trips
  • Fun and flexible work environment
  • Health and dental benefits as well as 401k
  • Highly personalized support and mentorship in sales and marketing
  • Access to industry-leading training programs
  • Strong and diverse supplier relationships that offer additional training and marketing programs
  • Lead generation program to sell more and earn new customers
  • Unique opportunities to share best practices and learn from other advisors in your specialty, both in-person and virtually

Must-Have Qualities

  • Love of travel and passion for helping people dreaming of a trip
  • Customer service disposition to handle a diverse clientele with respect
  • Willingness to take direction
  • Competency in Office365 products and ability to efficiently maneuver on the computer
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Mindfulness of details and organization
  • Reliability to your team mates, your customers and leadership
  • Sales experience or a vibrant personality who is willing to sell
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Player
  • Patience
  • Past international travel experiences a plus

General Job Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service to travelers throughout the entire sales process.
  • Participate in ongoing training and educational trips
  • Personal marketing and networking
  • Research trip components/destinations
  • Plan, book, and coordinate travel for clients including Air, Car, Hotel, Cruise, Tour, Insurance, Excursions and Rail
  • Manage and invoice trip details
  • Prepare final detailed client itineraries
  • Navigate changing travel protocols and requirements
  • Build meaningful relationships with clients

Benefits

At Travel Leaders Market Square Travel you are part of our family and we value our employees. That’s why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. As a member of our team, you will be eligible to receive:

  • Competitive starting rate and training pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/life/STD/LTD, and 401K
  • Generous Paid Vacation Days
  • Travel opportunities
Posted November 04, 2024