Travel Consultant
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about travel and helping people create unforgettable experiences? We are looking for a Travel Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will provide expert travel advice, plan and book travel arrangements, build strong client relationships, and mentor junior team members while driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
As a Travel Consultant, you will:
- Plan, sell, and coordinate domestic, trans-border, and international travel arrangements.
- Provide expert recommendations on destinations, travel requirements, restrictions, and related costs.
- Book flights, accommodations, tours, cruises, transportation, and vacation packages.
- Negotiate travel package components and pricing with suppliers.
- Manage group travel arrangements and support complex itineraries.
- Promote and sell memberships, travel insurance, and other travel-related products and services.
- Provide clients with information regarding health requirements, entry regulations, and currency exchange.
- Manage travel bookings using Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and other travel software.
- Maintain accurate files, invoices, accounting records, and cash handling procedures.
- Support travel presentations and promotional events.
- Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior travel consultants.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Valid Saskatchewan Insurance Licence.
- Travel industry experience with a proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong knowledge of domestic, international, and leisure travel products and suppliers.
- Experience using Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and travel booking platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with group travel planning and supplier negotiations.
- Previous mentoring or training experience.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
At CAA Saskatchewan, we offer competitive compensation, incentive opportunities, a balanced 36.25-hour work week, pension match, ongoing professional development and training, access to industry seminars, destination training and familiarization (FAM) trips, opportunities to expand your travel expertise and grow your career, and a supportive team environment dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.
Apply Today
If you are a knowledgeable travel professional with a passion for sales, customer service, and creating memorable travel experiences, we would love to hear from you! Please apply directly at Jobs at CAA Saskatchewan
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.