Travel Specialist

Travel with Jess-Costa Rica; Saint Petersburg (FL); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Travel with Jess-Costa Rica is seeking a full-time Vacation Planner in a REMOTE position. As a Travel Specialist, you will craft customized itineraries for clients based on their preferences and budget.

You’ll research packages, negotiate with suppliers, and create detailed plans including transport, lodging, activities, and special requests. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in travel planning or related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to understand vacation preferences, budget, and desired destinations.
• Research and recommend vacation packages, flights, accommodations, and activities based on client's needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate the best rates and deals for clients.
• Create detailed itineraries for clients, including transportation, accommodations, activities, and any special requests.
• Provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to client inquiries and addressing any concerns or issues.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, new destinations, and travel regulations to provide clients with the most current and accurate information.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to improve knowledge and skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time Vacation Planner to join our team as in a REMOTE position. As a Travel Specialist, you will be responsible for creating customized vacation itineraries for our clients based on their preferences and budget. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and provide them with the best possible vacation options.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to understand their vacation preferences, budget, and desired destinations
• Research and recommend vacation packages, flights, accommodations, and activities based on client's needs
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate the best rates and deals for clients
• Create detailed itineraries for clients, including transportation, accommodations, activities, and any special requests
• Provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to client inquiries and addressing any concerns or issues
• Stay up to date on industry trends, new destinations, and travel regulations to provide clients with the most current and accurate information
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to improve knowledge and skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience in travel planning or related field is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.