Travel Advisor

AAA Hoosier Motor Club; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company provided LTD & Life Insurance

Generous 401k with company match

Free AAA Plus Membership

Job summary

A leading membership organization in Indiana seeks a Travel Advisor to enhance sales at their Service Center. The position involves providing expert travel planning services, assisting members with their travel needs, and promoting AAA products while consistently meeting quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in the travel industry or retail sales. This role offers opportunities for growth and requires strong communication and sales skills.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of travel planning and AAA membership benefits.
• Retail sales experience in the travel industry preferred.
• Ability to meet sales goals and contribute to revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert travel planning services including routes and reservations.
• Assist members with travel documentation like passport photos.
• Cross-sell AAA services and ensure member awareness.

Skills

Expert travel planning

Strong communication

Sales skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT AAA HOOSIER

Since its creation in 1902, AAA has become one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA Hoosier provides roadside assistance, travel services, exclusive member discounts and benefits, and trusted financial and insurance services to nearly 400,000 Hoosiers. To learn more about AAA Hoosier offers, visit www.hoosier.aaa.com.

Here’s What is in it for YOU

• A company culture that provides training and learning opportunities.
• A brand that you can be proud to be part of.
• A culture that will challenge you to be your best.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Company provided LTD & Life Insurance.
• Service Anniversary Recognition.
• Free AAA Plus Membership.
• Generous 401k w/ company match.
• Company provided HSA dollars.

Position Summary

Increasing revenue at the AAA Hoosier Motor Club Service Center through the proactive sale and promotion of AAA products and services to members and clients. This role requires a deep knowledge of travel planning, AAA membership benefits, and a variety of AAA offerings, while consistently meeting AAA's high National Quality Standards. The Advisor is expected to drive sales through both in-person and outbound communications, maintain accurate inventory and POS processes, and continuously enhance their skills to support both members and colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert travel planning services, including TripTik routes, marked maps, TourBook Guides, land tours, hotel packages, and lodging/car reservations.
• Assist members with passport photos, International Driving Permits, and other travel documentation.
• Promote and book air, land tours, hotel packages, lodging, and car rentals, with advanced knowledge of Preferred Vendors for land/air packages.
• Counsel members on travel options, including introductory cruise destinations to Mexico and the Caribbean.
• Actively promote and sell AAA Travel Store products, Tickets, Travel Money products, and AAA Credit Cards.
• Promote, sell, and process AAA memberships, Auto Renewals, and effectively explain membership benefits at all levels.
• Make outbound calls to members to increase awareness of AAA products and services, aiming to improve membership renewals and customer retention.
• Cross-sell and refer members to AAA Insurance and other AAA services, ensuring members are fully informed about all offers.
• Assist members in navigating AAA.com, AAA Mobile Apps, AAA Social Media sites, and the AAA Discounts & Rewards Program.
• Accurately perform at POS, ensuring the proper handling of transactions.
• Assist with monthly inventory management of Maps, Travel Store products, Travel Money products, and Attraction Tickets, including ordering and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls as outlined in the Payment Acceptance Policy, Anti-Money Laundering program, and PCI Compliance standards.
• Continue professional development through training opportunities to enhance travel and sales expertise.
• Meet or exceed sales goals/quotas set by management to contribute to overall revenue growth.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management, including commuting to other Service Centers or off-site locations when necessary.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED), required.

Experience: Travel Industry experience, Retail Sales-Cashiering and/or Tourism-Hospitality experience preferred.