Remote Group Travel Planner — Sales-Focused Experiences

Elite Escapes; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Comprehensive onboarding

Collaborative team environment

Growth into travel specialties

Clear leadership paths

Job summary

Elite Escapes is hiring a Remote Group Travel Planner (Sales-Focused) to turn groups into confirmed trips. You will blend destination knowledge, group logistics, and a consultative sales approach to match teams, companies, families, and friends with the right travel experiences.

You will engage group leaders, propose destinations and accommodations, and guide them through payments, room blocks, and logistics to deliver memorable itineraries and long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in travel or event planning is a plus.
• Strong communication and client-service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple quotes, plans, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Connect with group leaders to understand goals, size, budget, dates, and must-haves.
• Recommend destinations, hotels/resorts, room blocks, transport, and activities within budget.
• Convert inquiries to confirmed trips via email, chat, and phone with a client-first approach.
• Explain deposit, payment, cancellation, rooming lists, and travel requirements clearly.
• Coordinate group logistics: room allocations, contracts, deposits, and final payments.
• Handle changes and questions quickly so leaders and participants feel supported.
• Share insights on destinations, venues, and seasonal opportunities.
• Build post-booking relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.

Skills

Group travel planning

Sales-focused

Communication

Organizational skills

Client relationships

Tools

CRM systems

Booking platforms

AI tools

Job description

Elite Escapes is hiring a Remote Group Travel Planner (Sales-Focused) to turn groups into confirmed trips. You will blend destination knowledge, group logistics, and a consultative sales approach to match teams, companies, families, and friends with the right travel experiences.

You will engage group leaders, propose destinations and accommodations, and guide them through payments, room blocks, and logistics to deliver memorable itineraries and long-term partnerships.