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 members expectations
• Cross sells 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 agent discounts
• Love to travel? 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 comprehensive criminal background check and thorough 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 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 30WPM
• You have a strong and very comfortable relationship with paperwork and you are very organized!
Remarkable benefits:
• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• PTO for community volunteer programs
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)
"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
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Are you ready to combine your passion for travel with an exciting career? Look no further than the Travel Consultant position at AAA in Fort Worth, Texas! As a Travel Consultant, you'll have the chance to share your love of exploration and help others create unforgettable experiences. This role is not only about selling travel packages—it’s about building lasting relationships, providing expert advice, and ensuring that each trip is perfectly tailored to meet member expectations. You'll deal with everything from cruises and hotel bookings to crafting personalized itineraries, all while continuing to expand your own travel knowledge. Successful candidates should exhibit a strong sales drive, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail. If you enjoy multi-tasking in a dynamic environment and possess good communication skills, this could be your dream job! We provide comprehensive training through The Auto Club University, alongside performance recognition and incredible travel perks! Join a dynamic team where your ambitions will be valued and developed through ongoing leadership opportunities. With benefits like health coverage, a 401(K) plan, tuition assistance, and employee discounts, AAA is not just offering a job, but a fulfilling career path. We can’t wait to welcome you into our vibrant community where diversity and collaboration drive our success. Let’s embark on this journey together!
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