Entry-Level Luxury Travel Consultant

The Travel Division

Entry-Level Luxury Travel Consultant

Uniondale, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    WORKING LIFE WITHIN THE TRAVEL DIVISION

    • Building your list of potential clients by researching internal and external databases, websites and social media
    • Pro-actively targeting your list through outbound sales calls, emails and visits (both face-to-face and virtual) and converting them from potential clients into ACS clients
    • Building relationships with Suppliers & Partners to ensure we are able to provide the most suitable choices for the customer's requirements
    • Manage and Own our Customers In-Destination Experience
    • Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
    • Ensure you are consistently exceeding both your sales activity and financial targets
    • Confirming company procedures are being followed in a methodical and chronological way to ensure protection of both The Travel Division & the client
    • Research, explore and study different travel destination options
    • Research destination and travel prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc.
    • Research and study customer's specifications and wishes
    • Suggest suitable travel options that best suit customer's needs

    THE DUTIES

    • Work as part of a growing team to achieve both individual & collective success
    • Demonstrate an expert understanding of the most suitable Travel Product for each customer
    • Managing travel bookings from enquiry to completion
    • Collaborating with other ACS departments to ensure best possible experience for our customers
    • Building a wide and effective network of contacts inside and outside the organisation
    • Gain clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating
    • Working productively in a pressurised environment
    • Focusing on customer's needs and satisfaction
    • Make prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    THE PERSON

    • High aptitude and passion for sales, with a track record from a previous Sales role
    • Comfortable on the phone and making outbound sales calls to generate leads
    • Desire to immerse yourself into the role and commit to its demands
    • Ability to work independently, but enjoys working with people inside and outside of ACS
    • Enjoys working to goals and objectives in a competitive environment
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong numeracy skills
    • An organised & disciplined attitude towards managing workload
    • Passionate about travel and tourism
    • Up to date understanding of latest tourism trends
    • Comprehensive knowledge of major global destinations and world geography
    • Experience of working with HNW clients or Luxury Products (preferred)

    Additional Information

    WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

    • 9 levels of career growth opportunities from Trainee Broker to Director
    • Job stability and leadership support for development
    • Welcoming, collaborative environment with seasonal events and team night outings
    • Future work-from-home opportunities; 1x day a week.

    PAY AND BENEFITS

    • Base salary: $65,000 USD + 10% uncapped commission
    • 20 days in PTO for each year plus paid sick time
    • 12 paid public holidays
    • Additional paid leave for your birthday, wedding, moving, holiday shopping and more!
    • Affordable health, dental and vision insurance plans
    • 401K retirement savings plan with generous employer match!
    • Life insurance
    • Paid maternity and paternity leave

    **Diversity & Inclusion: **Air Charter Service Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.