Travel Consultant

Travel Consultant – Job Description 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 exceeds expectations and is tailored to members’ expectations. Cross‑sell relevant products to enhance the trip experience such as AAA Member Rewards Credit Card and identify theft referrals. Career Development 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. Qualifications High school diploma required; preference for a 2‑ or 4‑year college degree. Pass comprehensive criminal background check and thorough urine sample drug screening. Two to five years of sales experience in a performance‑driven environment where success is measured by sales productivity. Ability to meet or exceed monthly sales targets; strong closing skills. Available to work most Saturdays and some evenings. Computer savvy with ability to navigate multiple systems and web browsers, Microsoft Office, and type at least 30 WPM. Comfortable with paperwork and highly organized. Compensation Travel Consultants start at $23.50/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. Benefits Health coverage for medical, dental, 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). Other Perks Company sponsored IATAN cards, providing exclusive travel consultant discounts. Personal travel opportunities at discounted pricing. Corporate benefits for insurance products. Paid educational study trips available to promote career development. Quarterly incentives/bonuses for achieving established production tiers. Equal Opportunity Employer 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