Virtual Travel Advisor

Blue Wave Travels; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel services company is seeking a passionate Travel Advisor to manage travel requirements for clients. Responsibilities include planning and selling travel services, advising clients on destinations and accommodations, and handling travel issues. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales and communication skills, a degree in a related field, and a sound knowledge of travel trends. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong sales skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and negotiate effectively.
• Sound knowledge of domestic and international travel trends.
• Degree in relevant field required.
• Personal travel experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sell transportation, accommodations, insurance, and other travel services.
• Advise clients on appropriate destinations and travel costs.
• Provide relevant travel information and publications.
• Book transportation and make hotel reservations.
• Handle travel problems, complaints, or refunds.
• Enter data and maintain client files.
• Network with tour operators.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of travel trends

Education

Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business

Job description

We are looking for a Travel Advisor who is passionate about traveling. You will manage travel requirements made for business or holidays, and you will provide tourism-related services and package tours on behalf of our suppliers. The goal is to keep our clients satisfied and loyal to future services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sell transportation, accommodations, insurance, and other travel services
• Cooperate with clients to determine their needs and advise them of an appropriate destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations
• Provide relevant information, brochures, and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events, etc) to travelers
• Book transportation, make hotel reservations, and collect payment/fees
• Use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages
• Deal with occurring travel problems, complaints, or refunds
• Attend travel seminars to remain updated with tourism trends
• Enter data into our software and maintain client files
• Network with tour operators
• Maintain statistical and financial records

Requirements

• Strong sales skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to interact, communicate, and negotiate effectively
• Sound knowledge of domestic and international travel trends
• Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business, or relevant field
• The personal travel experience will be considered an advantage