Travel Agent / Travel Advisor

Pickenschamber; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive promotions

Custom marketing assets for social and

CRM system

Your own consumer-facing website

Free training

Competitive tiered commission

Flexible schedule

Onboarding training

Mentorship and ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Discounted travel industry perks

Job summary

Pickenschamber is seeking a Travel Advisor to plan and coordinate travel, including flights, hotels, cruises, tours, and experiences. This is an independent contractor role (1099) with commission-based income. Work from anywhere with a flexible schedule and access to marketing assets, a CRM, and a personal consumer-facing website.

You will craft custom itineraries, handle bookings, and support sales by matching client needs to suitable packages while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in travel agency operations and travel industry.
• Strong customer service skills with proven ability to handle client inquiries/issues effectively & efficiently.
• Sales experience with a focus on tailoring travel packages to client preferences.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate travel, including flights, hotels, cruises, tours and experiences.
• Provide expert guidance and manage bookings to ensure a seamless journey from start to finish.
• Craft custom itineraries and manage guided tours and business travel arrangements.
• Support sales by identifying client needs and recommending suitable travel packages.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Independent work

Education

Travel/Tourism degree or certification

Tools

Travel industry software

Job description

As a Travel Advisor, you'll plan and coordinate travel — including flights, hotels, cruises, tours, and unique experiences. You'll provide expert guidance, manage bookings, and ensure each client enjoys a seamless journey from start to finish. This is an independent contractor / commission position (1099), which means your income reflects your effort. - it’s a business you build or bring with you. Build something solid by doing something you love, like traveling! Work from anywhere. Set your own schedule. This is a fully remote role for a Travel Advisor. The role involves crafting custom travel itineraries, managing guided tours, assisting customers with trip planning, providing exceptional customer service, and handling business travel arrangements. The advisor will also support sales efforts by identifying client needs and recommending suitable travel packages to meet their preferences and budgets while maintaining client satisfaction. As team member, you'll have access to

• Exclusive promotions
• Custom marketing assets for social media, emails, and ready-to-print
• CRM system
• Your own consumer-facing website
• Free training
• Competitive tiered commission structure - the more commissionable sales, the more you earn!
• Flexible schedule - work when and where you choose
• Onboarding training
• Mentorship and ongoing training, including virtual and in-person
• Supportive team environment
• Industry perks including discounted, and sometimes free travel

Requirements:

• Hardworking, eager to grow in every way. No excuses.
• Must have experience in travel agency operations and travel industry
• Strong Customer Service skills with proven ability to handle client inquiries/issues effectively & efficiently
• Sales experience with a focus on tailoring travel packages to client preferences
• Exceptional written and oral communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote setting
• Knowledge of travel industry software or reservation systems
• Must be 18 years or older
• Access to a computer, Microsoft 365, and high-speed internet is required
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Must pass background check

Preferred:

• Experienced travel agent with a proven book of sales
• Certification or degree in Travel, Tourism, or a related field is advantageous
• Domestic and international travel experience, including cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and adventure travel
• Social media presence with high engagement and followers is beneficial