Remote Destination Event Planner for Groups & Retreats

Unique Escapes; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for travel tools

Job summary

Unique Escapes is seeking an Event Destination Specialist to plan unforgettable group travel, destination celebrations, corporate retreats, and incentive trips. This remote role focuses on sales, travel research, and turning client visions into well-organized experiences.

You will guide clients from first inquiry to booking, research destinations, prepare proposals, and provide outstanding follow-up throughout the sales process, building strong supplier networks and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate and close inquiries for events.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with a professional tone.
• Demonstrated relationship-building with clients and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems to track leads and opportunities.
• Reliable home office setup with high-speed internet.

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 destination preferences, event goals, budget, travel dates, group size, and expectations.
• Research destinations, resorts, venues, cruises, excursions, and travel packages that match client needs.
• Prepare professional travel quotes, proposals, itineraries, room-block summaries, and reservation details.
• Present options clearly, highlighting value, inclusions, and unique experiences.
• Guide clients through decision-making and booking with confidence and professionalism.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, travel suppliers, resorts, cruise lines, and internal teams.
• Track leads, sales activity, proposals, payments, deposits, deadlines, and client requests in the CRM.
• Coordinate travel logistics such as group accommodations, airport 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 and social content.
• Identify upsell opportunities like excursions, travel protection, and extensions.
• Provide excellent customer service via phone, email, chat, and online platforms.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organization

CRM experience

Remote work setup

Tools

CRM software

Calendars & spreadsheets

Travel booking platforms

Job description

Unique Escapes is seeking an Event Destination Specialist to plan unforgettable group travel, destination celebrations, corporate retreats, and incentive trips. This remote role focuses on sales, travel research, and turning client visions into well-organized experiences.

You will guide clients from first inquiry to booking, research destinations, prepare proposals, and provide outstanding follow-up throughout the sales process, building strong supplier networks and delivering high-quality