Senior In-House Travel Advisor

Fora•New York City, NY

7d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fora is the modern travel agency, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build thriving travel advisory businesses. We're modernizing the $100B+ travel industry with AI woven through every part of the advisor's workflow, plus global supplier relationships, personalized training, and a vibrant community, all in one place. That's what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. At the heart of it all is our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time. The same idea shapes how we work. We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together. Founded in 2021, Fora has grown to a team of 200+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. In 2026, we closed a $60 million Series D led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued backing from Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital. We've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup (2024), one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2023 and 2025), and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies (2026). Come build something that hasn't existed before. About The Role This role is a senior member of the in-house travel sales team, responsible for managing travel for a select group of high-touch, VIP clients while supporting the Director of Travel Sales and broader advisor team. The ideal candidate is an experienced travel advisor who can independently manage client relationships and deliver thoughtful, highly personalized service. Responsibilities include owning and growing client accounts, proactively managing travel needs, converting inquiries into bookings, and identifying opportunities to deepen client relationships and drive repeat business. This person will guide clients through hotel and destination recommendations, develop compelling proposals, and manage the sales process from initial inquiry through booking. They will also serve as a resource to the team, helping with complex client requests and sharing destination and product knowledge. A key part of the role is helping us work smarter. This person should be highly comfortable with AI and empowered to identify inefficiencies, test new tools and approaches, and help incorporate successful solutions into our everyday workflows. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing AI solutions with their teams, and will be able to craft new solutions as well as document and communicate to other teams.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience as a travel advisor
Proven track record managing $1M+ in annual bookings
Proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms)
Experience communicating directly with high-net-worth or VIP clients in a service or sales capacity
Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, or similar collaboration tools
Authorization to work in the United States is required for full-time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

Own and grow a portfolio of high-touch VIP client accounts — managing the full sales cycle from inquiry through booking, including proposals and hotel/destination recommendations, with a book of $2M+ in annual travel.
Act as a senior resource to the broader advisor team, helping with complex client requests and sharing destination and product expertise.
Identify workflow inefficiencies and drive the adoption of AI tools and solutions — testing new approaches, implementing what works, and documenting/training others on it.
Support the Director of Travel Sales with VIP client coverage.
Coordinate ground transportation, excursions, and special requests for VIP clients.
Stay current on travel trends, hotel openings, and destination developments to provide clients with cutting-edge recommendations.