7 Leisure Travel Agent jobs

Our Clients are seeking an Experienced Agent who can book Corporate & Leisure Travel, accurately and expediently attends to travel bookings for air, hotel, cruises, tour packages, and ground transportation. Provides exceptional customer service to corporate clients while booking travel per company guidelines and provides the same level of customer service by providing travel options to leisure clients that meet their expectations.  Responsible for selling and retaining travel clients for tour packages, cruises, hotels, airfare, etc. Process bookings in a timely and friendly manner for phone calls, emails, appointment and walk in clients. Manages phone queues by promoting and maintaining excellent client relations while managing corporate travel plans. Provides prompt and accurate service processing air, hotel, and ground transportation. Provides assistance in booking frequent flyer points, upgrades, transfers, schedule changes, air cancellations, exchanges, lost baggage, mco’s, refunds, revalidations, and resolves PNR issues with refunds, complaints, and no shows. Researches destinations, hotels, cruises, airfare options, site seeing, and additional trip information to best meet the client’s needs and expectations. Attends webinars and studies destination demographics, amenities, values, specials, new hotels, etc. Is knowledgeable of world events and weather that might affect travel plans. Verifies rates and company travel policies via the company profile to ensure accurate booking for clients per company guidelines. Processes airfare, hotels, and ground transportation via Sabre. Updates client information in an approved database. Processes travel requests for deposits and payments. Creates and processes accurate invoice using Sabre and back office systems. Processes final documents which may include itineraries, visas, inoculations, air and transportation tickets, and final payments. Follows up with clients returning from trip and contacts past clients to notify of specials and offer assistance with future travel plans. Skills/Experience Required: The Dual Agent serves as front line support for corporate and leisure clients, therefore exceptional Customer services skills are an absolute requirement. Follow up to ensure everything is processed properly and client is satisfied is essential. Must be able to execute detailed procedures accurately under minimal supervision. High School Diploma/GED Travel School Certificate or A.S. degree in travel/tourism preferred. GDS certifications preferred. 2-5 years travel industry (preferable Corporate & Leisure Travel) & GDS Experience. Thorough knowledge of SABRE GDS is required. Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality is required.

Seeking a Leisure Travel Advisor in the Seattle area Provide trip planning services to existing and new clients with the highest standards of customer care, accuracy and attention to detail. Anticipate and strive to exceed client expectations. Apply planning and ticketing service fees and utilize preferred vendors to maximize revenue. Contribute to the company’s success.  Competitive Salary + commission/bonus potential GDS – Proficient on Apollo - On-site Location, working for Agency Hours:  8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday Make appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience is tailored to the customer’s expectations ▪ Sell domestic and international tours, cruises and hotels as well as custom FIT travel packages using established procedures.

Summary: The Luxury Travel Advisor creates life experiences for individuals they could otherwise never receive. Simply put, discerning travelers seek our advisors because they know they will receive the most unique, tailored, properly constructed, and properly delivered travel experiences available to them anywhere. Our advisors meet with high-end, seasoned travelers, listen to their dreams, and then over-deliver. With access to the best properties, the best guides, and the best restaurants anywhere in the world, our advisors regularly create unexpected value for clients - exceeding expectations is the norm. As architects and artists of luxury travel, our advisors enjoy all the pride and compensation due them as professionals in their field.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   Qualify inquiring clients and conduct investigatory conversations and to identify specific desires Ensure timely, robust responses to all questions and deadlines for the exchange of information with clients Conduct research in the public domain as well as with unique industry publications and resources to build options tailored for clients’ needs Occasional travel to become familiar with particular products and destinations Prepare itineraries and other travel documents for flawless execution of clients’ experience Receive payment from clients and make payments to various travel vendors Attend trade shows and presentations, both local and out-of-state, to increase knowledge and experience with product   Requirements:   Strong interpersonal and selling skills Superior written and oral communication Ability to retain composure under pressure Proven tactical, procedural experience in a fast-paced environment Common business acumen and general understanding of revenue, expense, and profit Willingness and ability to travel High degree of integrity Sincere interest and confidence in working with best-in-class product and the commensurate expectations of clients familiar with such products Comfort in dealing with demanding clientele with discriminating tastes and preferences Compensation and Benefits: Base Salary with commission and bonus 401(k) plan with discretionary contributions made by the Company at the end of the year Contributory health insurance plan through BCN and BCBS Vision and Dental Insurance available Short term disability and long term disability plans Eligibility for membership of IATA, an organization providing Travel Agents significant discounts on travel expenses   Resources Provided:   Laptop computer Phone and voice mail In-office work station Access to established relationships with travel consortia, tour operators, proprietary company contacts, and experienced and helpful colleagues in the office from every major aspect of the travel industry    

Seeking Experienced Leisure Agent, New York City - High End  Clientele / Luxury Leisure  Leisure Travel Agent – Sabre GDS Experience Provide full-service leisure travel assistance for clients including air, hotel, resort, cruise, restaurant, tours, sightseeing, cars Check availability and process bookings handle client request from initial inquiry to client departure and follow up Offer multiple options for clients Trip research including destination, points of interest, regulations, etc.  Sabre GDS Experience Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, supervisors and co-workers both verbally and in writing Must be proactive with an ability to work independently and in a team Strong organizational skills required to maintain up to date and accurate records and client correspondence – Strong Writing Skills & Communication Knowledge of International Travel Trends Experienced Leisure Travel Agent to handle High End Leisure Travel - full knowledge of all aspects of Travel– (Booking International & Domestic)  Customized (FIT) International Travel Planning Experience with International air reservations Excellent Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite Programs)   Experience in Leisure Travel, FIT’S

We are looking for  Travel Sales Agents  to join our growing team in Mississauga! You will be responsible for planning and selling travel services to potential customers as well as actioning and executing all necessary requirements to fulfill travel arrangement requests for the client. Our offices are located in Mississauga and you will be sitting with our highly talented and passionate team, ensuring that our customers receive first-class service! What we Do: We are pioneering a new era of collaborative commerce - enabling brands to engage deeply and securely with their customer base in revolutionary ways. We have designed a next-generation marketplace where companies can directly trade their products and services to one another’s audiences. About the Role: Plan, counsel and sell travel services to potential customers Proficient in booking transportation, flights, hotel accommodations, car rentals, tours, and excursions through various supplier channels. Working proficiency in multi system environment. Consult published and computer-based resources for information on departure and arrival times, fares, and hotel ratings and accommodations Sell a full range of preferred supplier products in order to meet and exceed targets Invoice and document client files accurately Action, and execute all necessary requirements to fulfill travel arrangement requests for the client Well versed in travel product, services and suppliers for the Canadian Market Assist in the resolution of client complaints Other duties as assigned Who are you?  TICO CERTIFICATION - is a mandatory requirement  Strong sales and service skills Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage conflicting priorities to ensure customer satisfaction levels Ability to work independently and as part of a team in Mississauga location Able to work rotating shifts to cover full hours of operation (including weekends) 2-3 years of Travel Industry experience is an asset Bilingual (other languages are an asset)   Please note;  Kognitiv are not offering sponsorship or a relocation package for this role. We always welcome international candidates to apply providing they are eligible to work and live in Canada