Experienced Travel Agent
About The Position
We are seeking experienced Travel Agents to craft unforgettable domestic and international travel experiences, including cruises, land tours, flights, and hotels. In this role, you will leverage your personal travel experiences to inspire and guide clients, build long-term relationships, and achieve sales goals using AAA’s established travel strategy. You will be responsible for processing bookings, payments, and travel documentation in compliance with relevant policies. Additionally, you will educate clients on AAA benefits and resolve client concerns under management guidance. Continuous learning through promotional events, training, and familiarization trips is expected to keep you ahead in the industry.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of Retail experience required.
- Certified Travel Associate (CTA) designation required within 2 years of job acceptance.
- Proficient using the Internet, AAA Intranet, Travel booking sites, and other applicable legacy and web-based PC applications.
- Ability to complete all AAA Travel Agent training via AAA-University and class attendance is required.
- Working knowledge of geography and the ability to use manual (paper) or PC based maps.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or graduate of an accredited travel school is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a retail/leisure travel agent (or other comparable travel experience) preferred.
- Existing book of business strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Craft unforgettable domestic and international travel experiences (cruises, land tours, flights, hotels, etc.).
- Use personal travel experiences to inspire and guide clients.
- Build long-term relationships with clients.
- Leverage AAA’s established travel strategy to maximize success and achieve sales goals.
- Process bookings, payments, and travel documentation while ensuring compliance with ARC, DOT, and AAA policies.
- Educate clients on AAA benefits, including exclusive travel perks and the AAA-branded credit card.
- Resolve client concerns under management guidance.
- Attend promotional events, training, and familiarization trips.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored IATAN cards for travel discounts + personal travel opportunities at exclusive rates.
- Paid Educational Trips.
- No Sundays.
- Convenient Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–6 PM, and Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM (37.5-hour work week).
- Base Salary: $16.37 to $25.49/hour.
- Monthly Incentives: average payout of $550 - $1,500 per month, after approximately 6 months of employment.
- Paid Time Off: 3+ weeks accrued in your first year.
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more.
- Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave.
- 401k plan with company match up to 7%.
- 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year.
- Paid company holidays.
- Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year.
- Free AAA Membership.
- Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
