Remote Destination Events Planner

Unique Escapes; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible scheduling

Tool training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Unique Escapes is seeking an Event Destination Specialist to craft personalized group travel experiences, from initial inquiry through booking. You will research destinations, present proposals, and coordinate group logistics while building lasting client relationships.

The role emphasizes sales, travel research, and turning a client's vision into a seamless travel plan. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and grow with a developing travel brand in a flexible remote setup.

Qualifications

• Strong sales, communication, 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.
• Experience with CRM systems and travel booking platforms is beneficial.

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, 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.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Presentation

Relationship-building

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

CRM systems

Email tools

Spreadsheets

Calendar tools

Travel booking platforms

Job description

Unique Escapes is seeking an Event Destination Specialist to craft personalized group travel experiences, from initial inquiry through booking. You will research destinations, present proposals, and coordinate group logistics while building lasting client relationships.

The role emphasizes sales, travel research, and turning a client's vision into a seamless travel plan. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and grow with a developing travel brand in a flexible remote setup.