Entry-Level Luxury Travel Sales Consultant (Long Island)

Mountfitchet Group•Uniondale, NY

5d•$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Travel Division is an exclusive, high end seller of Luxury travel, working in partnership with Air Charter Service, the worlds largest Private Aviation brokerage, to provide a complete & exclusive travel solution to a set of discerning customers. Our team works tirelessly to put together amazing experiences for some of the highest spending customers in the industry, working with the best providers in the Luxury Travel world, and selling the most incredible destinations on the planet! In essence, we are a sales business, with a strong emphasis on service. Our underlying business principle is "Service Beyond Expectations". Therefore, no request from our customers is too much. We look after every element of their trip - from the moment they enquire, through to the moment they unpack their bags from returning. Our job is to guarantee that their experience is best in market, and we are obsessed with ensuring that is always the case. Joining our team will give you an opportunity to work with some of the best sellers in the Luxury Travel business. We have a lot of fun while doing it - be it socializing with our Charter Brokers, attending functions with our hotel partners, or travelling the world on Fam Trips with our Suppliers. 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience of working with HNW clients or Luxury Products (preferred)

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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.
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