Travel Planner

Elite Escapes; Worcester (MA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Sales-focused training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Elite Escapes is seeking a Remote Travel Planner (Sales-Focused) to turn travel dreams into booked itineraries. You’ll design custom trips and guide clients from initial inquiry to confirmed reservation, whether it’s a solo escape or a family trip.

You’ll craft plans, present options, close sales, and provide on-trip support and post-trip follow-ups. Strong communication, multi-quote juggling, and comfort with CRMs and booking engines are essential. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple quotes, itineraries, and bookings.
• Fast learner with new travel tools and CRMs.

Responsibilities

• Craft personalized travel plans based on client budgets and preferences.
• Present tailored options and close the sale with clients.
• Resolve payments, date changes, upgrades, and add-ons promptly.
• Share insider knowledge on experiences and deals.
• Support clients from planning to post-trip follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Lead conversations

Objection handling

CRM proficiency

Booking management

Tools

CRM software

Booking engines

Analytics dashboards

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Job brief

Join Elite Escapes and turn your passion for travel into your next career.

As a Remote Travel Planner (Sales-Focused), you'll turn travel dreams into booked itineraries by pairing destination expertise with a consultative, client-first sales approach. You'll design custom trips while guiding clients from their first what if? to a confirmed reservation — whether it's a solo escape, a group getaway, a destination wedding, or a family travel experience.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• Strong communication and people skills; comfortable leading conversations, handling objections, and guiding clients to a decision.
• Ability to juggle multiple quotes, itineraries, and bookings without dropping details.
• Fast learner when it comes to new tools — CRMs, booking engines, analytics dashboards, and collaboration platforms.
• Background in sales, customer service, hospitality, or travel is a bonus, but not required — we provide full training.
• Genuine love for travel and helping others explore with confidence

What You Get

• Fully remote role part time or full time
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing coaching on products, suppliers, and sales-driven planning techniques.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Room to grow and specialize

This role moves quickly, but if you're the person who keeps itineraries, bookings, group trips, and collaborations running smoothly — turning conversations into confirmed trips and memorable experiences — you'll thrive here.