Travel Consultant

Job Description 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, and must possess good written and oral communication skills and a desire for continuous learning. 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 educational study trips Develops long‑standing relationships with members and builds referral and repeat business Makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience exceeds expectations and is tailored to the member’s priorities Cross‑sells relevant products to enhance the trip experience, such as the AAA Member Rewards Credit Card, and identifies theft referrals Training & Benefits Extensive training through The Auto Club University to aid career development Recognition through company programs and incentives for trips, cash, and prizes Company‑sponsored IATAN cards providing exclusive travel consultant discounts Personal travel opportunities at discounted pricing for those who love to travel Corporate insurance benefits Paid educational study trips to promote career development Quarterly incentives/bonuses for achieving established production tiers Required / Preferred Skills A high‑school diploma is required; a 2‑ or 4‑year college degree is preferred Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and a thorough urine drug screening Preferred candidates have at least 2 years of successful retail sales or banking experience, or a leisure travel agency background in a goal‑oriented environment Qualifications Travel is not just a hobby or wish—it’s a passion Must be available to work most Saturdays and some evenings to support goal achievement All Travel Consultant Trainees complete the training program, which requires some travel for training Driven by sales and exceeding goals Computer‑savvy with the ability to navigate multiple systems and web browsers, Microsoft Office, and able to type at least 30 words per minute Has a strong, organized relationship with paperwork and excels at organization Our Travel Consultants start with an hourly rate of $23.50. After completing the training program, consultants who meet sales goals earn on average between $67,300 and $82,300, with the opportunity for uncapped incentives. Remarkable Benefits Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision 401(k) savings 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) 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 lies in our employees—diversity, collaboration, and service create a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. With our national brand recognition, long‑standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we seek career‑minded, service‑driven professionals to join our team. 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