Remote Destination Event & Travel Sales Specialist

Elite Escapes; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Escapes seeks a motivated, relationship-focused Event Destination Sales Specialist to help clients plan unforgettable group travel, destination celebrations, corporate retreats, incentive trips, and special events. You will guide clients from inquiry to booking, propose destination options, and deliver compelling proposals with strong follow-up.

Ideal candidates excel in sales, travel research, and CRM use, building trust with clients and suppliers while coordinating group logistics and

Qualifications

• Strong sales, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a warm, professional tone.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple leads, clients, and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Generate, qualify, and follow up with leads for destination weddings, group trips, milestones, 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.
• 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 extensions.
• Provide excellent customer service by phone, email, chat, and online platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales workflows, client experience, and business growth.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Elite Escapes seeks a motivated, relationship-focused Event Destination Sales Specialist to help clients plan unforgettable group travel, destination celebrations, corporate retreats, incentive trips, and special events. You will guide clients from inquiry to booking, propose destination options, and deliver compelling proposals with strong follow-up.

Ideal candidates excel in sales, travel research, and CRM use, building trust with clients and suppliers while coordinating group logistics and