Remote Travel Planner - Turn Dreams into Bookings

Elite Escapes; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Onboarding & coaching

Collaborative team culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Elite Escapes is seeking a Remote Travel Planner (Sales-Focused) to turn travel dreams into booked itineraries. You will design custom trips and guide clients from their first inquiry to a confirmed reservation — whether it's a solo escape, a group getaway, a destination wedding, or a family travel experience.

This fully remote role offers part-time or full-time opportunities, with onboarding and ongoing coaching on products, suppliers, and sales-driven planning techniques.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quotes, itineraries, and bookings.
• Fast learner with CRM, booking engines, analytics dashboards.
• Background in sales or hospitality is a bonus; training provided.
• Genuine love for travel and helping others explore confidently.

Responsibilities

• Craft personalized travel plans: flights, stays, tours, cruises, and packages built around each client's budget, style, and must-haves.
• Connect with clients to uncover their ideal trip, present tailored options, and confidently close the sale.
• Resolve questions and concerns promptly and professionally (payments, date changes, room upgrades, add-ons, etc.).
• Add value with insider knowledge: hidden gems, top photo spots, local experiences, and timely deals that make each trip special.
• Stay with clients from start to finish — pre-trip planning and payment coordination, on-trip support, and post-trip follow-ups and reviews.

Skills

Communication

Quoting & itineraries

CRM tools

Sales experience

Travel knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Booking engines

Analytics dashboards

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Elite Escapes is seeking a Remote Travel Planner (Sales-Focused) to turn travel dreams into booked itineraries. You will design custom trips and guide clients from their first inquiry to a confirmed reservation — whether it's a solo escape, a group getaway, a destination wedding, or a family travel experience.

This fully remote role offers part-time or full-time opportunities, with onboarding and ongoing coaching on products, suppliers, and sales-driven planning techniques.