Event Destination Specialist

Unique Escapes; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible scheduling

Training & support

Job summary

Unique Escapes is a travel brand seeking an Event Destination Specialist to convert inquiries into unforgettable group travel and destination events. You’ll research destinations, prepare compelling proposals, and guide clients through the booking journey with a focus on exceptional service.

The role emphasizes sales, travel research, and relationship-building. It supports remote work with flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth within a developing brand.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate and qualify leads for destination weddings, group trips, and corporate events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional tone.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems and travel/booking platforms is preferred.
• Customer-focused sales experience in travel or events is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate, qualify, and follow up with leads for destination weddings, group trips, milestone celebrations, corporate retreats, incentive travel, and special events.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand each client's preferences, goals, budget, dates, group size, and expectations.
• Research destinations, venues, cruises, excursions, and packages that fit client needs.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, itineraries, room-block summaries, and booking details.
• Present options clearly, highlighting value and unique experiences.
• Guide clients through decision-making and booking with professionalism.
• Build relationships with clients, travel suppliers, resorts, and internal teams.
• Track leads, sales activity, proposals, payments, deposits, deadlines, and requests in the CRM.
• Coordinate group logistics such as accommodations, transfers, excursions, and pre/post-event stays.
• Follow up consistently to move opportunities forward and close bookings.
• Maintain accurate client records and booking details.
• Assist with email campaigns, social content, onboarding, and referrals.
• Identify upsell opportunities like excursions and upgrades.

Skills

Sales & relationship-building

Communication

Organization & time management

CRM proficiency

Travel industry knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Email tools

Calendars

Spreadsheets

Travel booking platforms

Job description

Job brief

Unique Escapes is a travel business focused on curating personalized, high-quality travel experiences.

We are seeking a motivated, relationship-focused Event Destination Specialist to help clients plan unforgettable group travel, destination celebrations, corporate retreats, incentive trips, and special events. This remote role is ideal for someone who enjoys sales, travel research, building client relationships, and turning a client's vision into a well-organized travel experience.

You will guide prospective clients from first inquiry through booking, recommend destination and event options, prepare compelling proposals, and provide outstanding follow-up throughout the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Generate, qualify, and follow up with leads for destination weddings, group trips, milestone celebrations, corporate retreats, incentive travel, and special events.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand each client's destination preferences, event goals, budget, travel dates, group size, and expectations.
• Research destinations, resorts, venues, cruises, excursions, and travel packages that align with client needs.
• Prepare professional travel quotes, proposals, itineraries, room-block summaries, and reservation details.
• Present destination and package options clearly, highlighting value, inclusions, and unique experiences.
• Guide clients through the decision-making and booking process with confidence and professionalism.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, travel suppliers, resorts, cruise lines, and internal team members.
• Track leads, sales activity, proposals, payments, deposits, deadlines, and outstanding client requests in the CRM.
• Coordinate travel logistics such as group accommodations, airport transfers, excursions, and pre- or post-event stays.
• Follow up consistently to move opportunities forward, answer questions, and close bookings.
• Maintain accurate client records, sales documentation, and booking details.
• Assist with email campaigns, social media content, client onboarding, and referral follow-up.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, such as excursions, travel protection, room upgrades, and pre- or post-event extensions.
• Provide excellent customer service by phone, email, chat, and online platforms.

Requirements

• Strong sales, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a warm and professional tone.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple leads, clients, and deadlines independently.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, email tools, calendars, spreadsheets, and web-based travel or booking platforms.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated remote workspace.
• Customer service, sales, hospitality, event planning, administrative, or travel-industry experience is advantageous but not required.
• Interest in travel, luxury travel, destination events, cruises, resorts, and group experiences is a plus.
• Self-motivated, coachable, and comfortable following a sales process while building genuine client relationships.

What We Offer

• Remote work environment.
• Flexible scheduling within established business needs.
• Training and support for travel tools, supplier systems, sales processes, and event destination planning.
• Opportunity to grow with a developing travel brand.

If this is you, don't hesitate to reach out and book a introductory session with us! We are looking forward to have you in our team.