Retail Sales Travel Consultant - Mackay, QLD

Flight Centre Travel Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

65K wage for 90 days

Travel discounts

Familiarisation trips

Career progression

Recognition events

Training support

Job summary

Flight Centre Travel Group in Australia is hiring Sales Travel Consultants to help customers plan and book memorable trips. You will work in-store, on a rotating roster, assisting with itineraries, flights, accommodation and travel extras.

You’ll build a loyal client base, meet sales targets, and earn uncapped incentives on top of a base wage. A passion for travel and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Seasoned traveller with travel knowledge and enthusiasm.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to respond quickly to inquiries.
• Motivation to meet sales targets while handling busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time, on-site in a retail store on a rotating roster across a 7-day trade.
• Plan itineraries, book travel and convert enquiries into bookings in person, over the phone and via email.
• Sell flights, accommodation, car hire, tours, travel insurance, cruises and more to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Tech savviness

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Are you ready to turn your love of travel into a career that takes you further than you ever imagined personally and professionally? Your Flight Centre journey is uniquely yours - and we’re here to champion it, celebrate it, and help it take flight. As a Flightie you’re not just building a career - you’re shaping a life filled with purpose, connection, and discovery. If you’re looking for the next stamp in careers passport - we’re looking for Sales Travel Consultants across Australia who are keen to dazzle, discover and delight our customers! Navigate your career. Explore the world.

What you’ll be doing - where your passion will meet purpose!

• Work full-time, on-site in one of our retail stores on a rotating roster across a 7-day trade
• Plan itineraries, book travel and convert enquiries into bookings in person, over the phone and via email for our customers
• Work towards individual KPIs and sales targets where you’ll sell the whole holiday including flights, accommodation, car hire, tours, travel insurance, cruises, transfers and more
• Build a customer base of new and returning customers from regular domestic bookings to lavish international holidays and everything in between
• Be the expert! Assist our customers with their travel related questions including visas, best time of year to travel, what to pack, where to eat, what to avoid, you name it!
• Enjoy a base wage plus an uncapped incentive payment structure where you earn a percentage of every sale, your pay is completely uncapped!

What we’re looking for - do you have the travel bug?

• You’re a seasoned traveller with a history of international destinations (and even more on your bucket list!) and you’re the go-to person in your circle for travel recommendations, tips and tricks
• Great organisational skills - you’re the type to take notes, manage your calendar well and are quick to respond to your customer’s phone calls and emails
• Determination to meet your sales targets and KPIs while balancing your workload in a high-pressure environment (think customers lining up, phones ringing, email inbox filling!)
• Enthusiasm, passion and a warmth that makes our customers want to book with you every time!
• A savviness with computers, ready to toggle between various complex systems when finding the right flight and package options for your customer

What you will gain from a career with Flight Centre - let’s unpack the benefits!

• We'll boost your wage to $65K equivalent for your first 90 days while you learn the ropes! Average earnings for a Travel Consultant in their first year are $70K, while Senior Consultants average $100K and Team Leaders average $138K annually - including superannuation and penalty rates.
• Become a true expert – access industry travel discounts and qualify for sponsored ‘Familiarisation Trips’ to explore new destinations and products around the world
• Brightness of Future:Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across theglobe -we promote from within
• Social: Embrace the famous Flight Centre culture at our Reward & Recognition events throughout the year including our most popular events on the calendar Global Gathering and EOFY Celebration
• Get qualified for free with a Certificate 3 & 4 in Travel & Tourism (worth 20k!) through Australian Apprentice Training - you may also be eligible to receive direct financial support while you study
• Thrive in a workplace that embraces individualism – come as you are!
• Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave

Why is Flight Centre such a great place to work?

We are devoted to being a global employer of choice by nurturing our legendary culture - focused on our people and infused with adventure and accountability. We uplift and support our team through a compelling Employee Value Proposition that offers exciting career and travel opportunities, fantastic benefits, a meaningful sense of purpose and well-deserved recognition. Explore us on LinkedIn or check out our careers page at www.fctgcareers.com

Flight Centre is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.