Travel Advisor – Sales & Reservations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more locations.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, plan, and arrange cruises, resorts, vacation packages, hotels, tours, and various travel experiences.

• Directly engage with clients to discern their travel preferences, budgets, desired destinations, and vacation needs.

• Deliver accurate information regarding destinations, pricing, availability, travel options, promotions, supplier policies, and reservation requirements.

• Oversee reservations and maintain well-organized client records.

• Keep track of booking and payment deadlines.

• Maintain professional communication with clients before and after their travels.

• Cultivate new client relationships and follow up with potential travelers.

• Maintain consistent communication with existing clients.

• Generate referrals, promote repeat bookings, and establish a robust client base.

• Market travel services and enhance professional visibility within the community and online.

• Utilize social media and relationship-based marketing strategies to promote travel services.

• Access and utilize approved systems from cruise lines, resorts, tour operators, vacation package providers, and other travel suppliers.

• Engage in client communication, prospecting, sales follow-up, social media and marketing efforts, travel research, reservation management, supplier education, and professional training.

• Strive towards achieving individual business and sales goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be located in the Houston area, specifically in Houston, Texas.

• Prior experience in the travel industry is not required.

• A willingness to learn and consistently implement marketing strategies is essential.

• Openness to participate in company and supplier training sessions.

• Must be coachable and eager to apply acquired knowledge.

• Availability of approximately 15 hours per week to develop the travel business.

• Professional demeanor, dependability, organizational skills, self-motivation, and comfort in client communication are necessary.

• Reliable internet access is required.

• Basic computer skills are needed.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial.

• Ability to work independently is essential.

• Willingness to follow up, market services, develop client relationships, complete training, and actively contribute to the growth of the travel business.

• Previous experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, hotels, restaurants, reservations, marketing, social media, business development, or travel is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Basic familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive training, supplier education, mentorship, and continuous support.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• Applicable incentives from suppliers.

• Benefits associated with the travel industry.

• Discounts for advisors.

• Additional incentives and travel-related discounts may be accessible based on supplier qualifications and requirements.

• Commission-based earnings linked to eligible completed travel bookings, individual sales activities, client development, consistency, and overall business performance.