Travel Consultant

Travel Consultant – Discovering the World, One Member at a Time! A love of travel attracts many people to the field, but to succeed a Travel Consultant must be passionate about travel and the endless opportunities it brings to bridge history, cultures and cuisine. Successful Travel Consultant must have a strong sales drive, organizational skills with an eye for detail, ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrated proficiency in navigating computers and various programs; must possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability and interest to be in a continuous learning curve. Responsibilities Sell international and domestic travel packages including cruises, land packages, travel itineraries, air, car, and hotel. Share knowledge and expertise from personal experiences and/or education study trips. Develop long‑standing relationships with members and build referral and repeat business. Make appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience is more than expected and tailored to the member’s expectations. Cross‑sell relevant products to enhance the trip experience such as AAA Member Rewards Credit Card and a theft referral. For the right individual this opportunity will be a career path for future leadership opportunities. As you progress you will be evaluated to determine proficiencies in sales, customer service, administrative, operations, up‑selling, cross‑selling and meeting goals. Successful completion of evaluations may result in continued growth opportunities to expand into leadership as a manager. Training & Development We offer extensive training through The Auto Club University. Regular recognition through various company programs and incentives for trips, cash, and prizes. Company sponsored IATAN cards, providing exclusive travel consultant discounts. Personal travel opportunities at discounted pricing. Corporate benefits for insurance products. Paid educational study trips are available for our agents to promote career development. Quarterly incentives/bonuses for achieving established production tiers. Required / Preferred Skills A high school diploma is required, but we prefer a 2‑ or 4‑year college degree. You need to be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and thorough urine sample drug screening. We prefer candidates with a minimum of two years of sales experience in a performance‑driven environment where success is measured by sales productivity. Qualifications Travel is not just a hobby or a wish, it’s your passion. You must be available to work most Saturdays and some evenings to support goal achievement. We prepare all of our Travel Consultants for their new role by ensuring their successful completion of our Travel Consultant Trainee program which requires some travel for training. You are driven by sales and exceeding your goals. You are computer savvy with the ability to navigate between multiple systems and web browsers, Microsoft Office, and can type at least 30 WPM. You have a strong and very comfortable relationship with paperwork, and you are very organized. Travel Consultants start at $23.50 per hour with structured, hands‑on training to build skills and sales confidence. As they progress through a defined ramp‑up period and grow their pipeline, earnings increase. Once fully established and meeting sales goals, Travel Advisors typically earn $55,000–$65,000 annually through base pay and incentives, with top performers exceeding $85,000+ in an uncapped commission structure. Compensation & Benefits Health coverage for medical, dental, vision. 401(K) saving plans with company match and pension. Tuition assistance. Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs. Paid parental leave. Wellness programs. Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!). Equal Opportunity Employment AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization participates in E‑Verify. The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). #J-18808-Ljbffr