Associate Retail Travel Agent

AAA Club Alliance; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IATAN travel discounts

Educational trips

No Sundays

Job summary

AAA Club Alliance is seeking energetic Retail Travel Agents to craft unforgettable domestic and international travel experiences. You will leverage personal travel knowledge to inspire clients, build long-term relationships, and guide bookings from start to finish.

The role emphasizes sales-driven service and ongoing learning. We offer training, a path to senior roles, and exclusive benefits such as travel perks and IATAN cards.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and customer service preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and tools.
• Familiarity with travel industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft domestic and international travel experiences for clients.
• Process bookings, payments, and travel documents; ensure ARC/DOT/AAA policy compliance.
• Educate clients on AAA benefits and exclusive travel perks.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Learning aptitude

Tech-savvy

Job description

Bring Your Sales Expertise to an Exciting Career in Travel! Do you love exploring new places and sharing your experiences? At AAA Club Alliance, we’re looking for enthusiastic, sales-driven individuals who want to help others create unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you're a seasoned travel professional or just starting your journey, if you excel in sales and customer service, have a passion for learning, and embrace new technology, this role is for you! For over 100 years, we've been the go-to travel experts as we’ve continued to evolve to meet the needs of modern travelers. Join a dynamic sales team known for providing world-class service, while you make our clients’ travel dreams come true.

What You’ll Do as an AAA Associate Retail Travel Agent

Craft unforgettable domestic and international travel experiences-cruises, land tours, flights, hotels, and more. Use your personal travel experiences to inspire and guide clients. Build long-term relationships, turning first-time clients into loyal travelers. Leverage AAA’s established travel strategy to maximize success and achieve your sales goals. Process bookings, payments, and travel documentation while ensuring compliance with ARC, DOT, and AAA policies. Educate clients on AAA benefits, including exclusive travel perks and the AAA-branded credit card. Resolve client concerns under management guidance. Attend promotional events, training, and familiarization trips to stay ahead in the industry.

Why AAA? Your Career, Your Adventure! Training & Growth:

Whether you're new to the industry or an experienced pro, we invest in your success with expert-led training and coaching. This position offers a path for career growth. Through structured training, mentorship, ongoing learning, and required certification, you can advance to a Retail Travel Agent role. Beyond that, we also offer a Senior Retail Travel Agent level, providing continued opportunities for professional development.

Exclusive Perks:

Company-sponsored IATAN cards for travel discounts + personal travel opportunities at exclusive rates.

Paid Educational Trips:

Explore destinations firsthand and build your expertise.

No Sundays:

Enjoy a consistent schedule with Sundays off!

Convenient Hours:

Monday 9 AM– 6 PM Tuesday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM–12 PM (37.5-hour work week).

Store Location:

178 W Streetsboro St #2 Hudson, OH 44236

Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits

Base Salary: The starting base compensation for this position is $15.54 to $20.00/hourly. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Monthly Incentives: This position is eligible to earn incentive pay with an average payout of $550 - $1,100 per month, after approximately 6 months of employment.

Paid Time Off: 3+ weeks accrued in your first year.

Full Benefits Package:

Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with company match up to 7%
• 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year
• Paid company holidays
• Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year
• Free AAA Membership
• Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• And MORE!

Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave 401k plan with company match up to 7% 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year Paid company holidays Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year Free AAA Membership Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year And MORE!

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work. It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Job Category: Sales

Work from home or remote positions primary residence must reside within the footprint that AAA Club Alliance Inc. operates.

Our club is located in Washington DC and 13 states including Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia.

AAA Club Alliance is the result of AAA Mid-Atlantic, AAA Allied Group, AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota, and AAA Ohio Automobile Club joining, now representing nearly 7.4 million members in 13 states including Washington, D.C.

We’ve created an environment where you can look forward to coming to work and interacting with compassionate people who enjoy what they do and love supporting their team. We’re dedicated to keeping our Associates fulfilled and helping them feel secure. With such a diversity of products and services, our Associates have the opportunity to fulfill customer needs while growing their own career. So that leaves one question, are you ready to make a difference? Are you being referred to one of our roles? We recognize that you don’t stop being a parent, caretaker, pet owner, or student because you’re at work. We give our Associates the option to customize their experience in order to suit their individual needs and interests. We offer a wide array of benefits that give our Associates piece of mind– even after retirement.

AAA Club Alliance complies with federal, state and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].