Travel Sales Consultant

EF Education First / Hult

1d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 30 years, EF Go Ahead Tours has guided adult travelers across the globe via carefully crafted group travel itineraries. Our travelers range from young professionals to retirees, solo travelers to entire families, travel enthusiasts to those stepping off their first flight. We believe the best way to learn about the world is to experience it and every day we come to work hoping to help as many people as possible do just that. As a member of our high energy, collaborative and competitive sales team, you will play a critical role in developing customer acquisition and retention strategies while simultaneously identifying opportunities to improve the customer experience. Your daily activities will involve making outbound sales calls to potential travelers who have expressed interest in group travel through our website and marketing efforts. Additionally, you will help maintain interest by continuing the relationship with our past loyal travelers in booking their next Go Ahead Tour. No Sales experience? No problem. Our Sales Development Program is designed for those who are both launching a new career in sales and those who want to build upon existing sales skills and techniques. Our goal is to create strong salespeople and instill lasting skills that you can carry with you throughout your career. Benefits of the program include training in sales, product, marketing and industry trends, coaching in consultative selling techniques, presentations, public speaking and dedicated mentorship. This program is a great way to build your career with a global leader in the industry.

Requirements

Strong verbal communication and influencing skills (must be able to connect with a diverse range of individuals via telephone)
Naturally strong sales instincts: you can recognize and capitalize on buying signals that customers display
Driven and competitive mindset that has you intrinsically motivated to hit goals
Demonstrates personal accountability, self-awareness, and student mentality
Adept in problem-solving skills
Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize work while collaborating with a team
You are flexible, with the ability to pivot quickly and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Must have at least 4 years of relevant work experience or a 4-year degree

Responsibilities

Independently manage your book of business while simultaneously bringing in new business
Maintain and practice high outreach, follow-up phone conversations
Average 100+ calls and 3 hours of phone time per day
Utilize consultative selling techniques to prospect and initiate product interest
Consistently achieve or exceed sales goals
Develop an integrated sales strategy to accomplish your goals

Benefits

Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops
Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays
Exciting business travel opportunities
25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, legal and pet insurance
Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Access to fertility care and family-building support
Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
Discounts at local venues and businesses