Leisure Travel Advisor

Direct Travel • Stamford, CT

10d

About The Position

The Leisure Travel Advisor will be responsible for providing the successful completion of leisure travel sales by building a clientele of new and existing business.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Demonstrated professional customer service skills
• Capability of maintaining a favorable company image when interfacing with outside sources
• Proven pursuit of learning and self-development
• Ability to demonstrate personal and organizational integrity
• Capability of working in a team environment supporting management and staff, following policies, providing feedback, assisting in special projects, and taking on additional responsibility
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Organizational skills that result in high productivity

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years leisure industry experience.
• 3+ years GDS (Apollo or Sabre) experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business education preferred
• Ability to work nights and weekends when needed

Responsibilities

• Build client base through Virtuoso marketing, local events and personal networking
• Sell Direct Travel strategic supplier products
• Plan itineraries, book tickets and arrange travel accommodations and services
• Research and provide solutions to client travel-related problems
• Provide excellent customer services to internal and external clients
• Continued education via Virtuoso Travel Academy, internal programs, and travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level