Remote Travel Coordinator

Four Point Getaways; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A travel agency is seeking a Travel Agent who will help clients achieve their travel goals by planning exceptional itineraries for both business and leisure travel. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and a strong sales background, being able to cater trips based on clients' needs and budgets. While travel experience is desired, it is not strictly necessary. This role offers flexibility to work part time or full time.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are a must for effective client interactions.
• A strong sales background is a valuable asset for success.
• Personal travel experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Smartphone required; laptop recommended but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute exceptional itineraries tailored to client needs.
• Monitor travel restrictions and communicate effectively with clients pre/post travel.
• Network with tour operators and manage issues during bookings for clients.
• Monitor travel restrictions and industry changes to adjust plans.
• Communicate with clients pre- and post-travel and resolve issues during trips.
• Network with tour operators to offer relevant packages.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong sales background

Customer service experience

Tools

Smartphone

Laptop (recommended)

Job description

We are looking for a Travel Agent that is outgoing and is interested in helping clients achieve their travel goals. You will be planning incredible excursions for business and leisure clients to locations all over the world as an Agent! Travel fanatics and individuals skilled in planning are encouraged to jump for this fantastic role.

Research, Create, and Execute exceptional itineraries for clients

Review individuals needs and wants for travel, to ensure you can cater a trip specially designed to meet their needs

Complete ongoing training to earn and maintain certification to book travel

Attend ongoing webinars with vendors and suppliers, to become specialized with specific destinations

Review budgets, and plan trips according to clients budget constraints

Create promotional materials to utilize

Monitor restrictions on travel that come and go

Effectively communicate with clients pre/post travel

Handle issues that may arise during the bookings and/or travel for clients

Network with tour operators regarding packages that you can possibly offer to clients

Part Time or Full time

The ideal candidate for this role should possess excellent communication skills, with a strong sales background being a valuable asset. While having a smartphone with internet access is a requirement, owning a laptop is recommended but not mandatory. Though personal travel experience is highly desirable, it is not a strict requirement. Additionally, previous experience in customer service or hospitality would be advantageous, but it is not necessary to qualify for the position.