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 Consultants 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. What does a AAA Travel Consultant do? Sells international and domestic travel packages including cruises, land packages, travel itineraries, air, car, and hotel Shares knowledge and expertise from personal experiences and/or education study trips Develops long-standing relationships with our members and builds referral and repeat business Makes 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 identify theft referrals 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. We offer extensive training to aid you in your career development 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 Love to travel? Personal travel opportunities at discounted pricing Corporate benefits for insurance products Paid educational study trips are available for our consultants 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 background check and urine sample drug screening We prefer candidates with at least 2 years of successful retail sales or banking experience or a leisure travel agency background within a goal-orientated environment Qualifications, does this sound like you? 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 Consultant Trainees for their new role by ensuring their successful completion of our Travel ConsultantTrainee program, which requires some travel for training You are driven by sales and exceeding your goals You have a strong and very comfortable relationship with paperwork and you are very organized! Our Travel Consultants start with an hourly rate of $23.50. After completion of our training program, Travel Consultants successfully meeting sales goals earn on average between $67,300 - $82,300 with the opportunity of uncapped incentives. 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs Wellness programs Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!) Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team. “Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.” 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). 5 Questions You Should Ask During the Interview Here are 5 questions we think you could ask during your interview. Use them as a guide to help you write your own questions. Remember: Always have at least 5 questions prepared for the interview. If you do not, you run the risk of looking unprepared. What does success look like in this role, and how is it measured? Why ask this? You want to ensure you have a clear understanding of expectations before accepting the role. Knowing how success is measured helps you hit the ground running and avoid surprises about performance evaluations. It also signals to the employer that you're results-driven. Can you describe the team dynamic and the company culture? Why ask this? Skills and experience matter, but if the work environment isn’t a good fit, you won’t be happy or productive. This question helps you gauge whether the company values collaboration, how teams interact, and whether the culture aligns with your work style and values. What are the biggest challenges facing the person in this role right now? Why ask this? Every job has challenges, and it’s better to know them upfront. This helps you assess whether the role is a good fit for your strengths and whether the company is realistic about its expectations. If they hesitate to answer, it could be a red flag. How does the company support work-life balance and employee well-being?? Why ask this? Burnout is real, and some companies expect employees to sacrifice personal time for the job. By asking this, you’ll get a sense of how they value work-life balance, flexibility, and well-being—things that are crucial for job satisfaction and long-term success. These questions help you make an informed decision while also showing your professionalism and strategic thinking! #J-18808-Ljbffr JobWow Limited