Virtual Travel Agent

AAA-The Auto Club Group

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Virtual Travel Agent, you'll combine your passion for travel with strong sales and consultative skills to help members and nonmembers create memorable travel experiences. In this remote role, you'll build lasting customer relationships, identify opportunities to meet travelers' needs, and recommend travel solutions along with ACG-branded products and services. Success in this position comes from delivering exceptional service, personalized recommendations, and seamless customer experience from a home office work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years Travel Sales Experience

Responsibilities

Generate new sales, retain existing members, and grow ACG’s overall book of business through multiple product offerings.
Drive new business with competitive products and help retain The Auto Club Group’s 13+ million members.
Conduct business with clients primarily through videotelephony – Teams, Zoom, Skype, Chatbot, etc., to establish and grow mutually beneficial relationships with AAA Members to maximize their member experience and use of AAA benefits, leading to profitable sales, revenue growth and repeat Travel bookings.
Establish and grow mutually beneficial relationships with AAA Members to maximize their member experience and use of AAA benefits, leading to profitable sales, revenue growth and repeat travel bookings.
Receive and champion customer concerns through resolution.
Achieve assigned travel, membership, and credit card sales goals.
Sell cruises, tours, hotel accommodations, air travel, car rental, travel insurance, AAA credit cards, AAA memberships and related travel products and services.
Prepare complex and/or large-scale domestic and international travel packages.
Complete reservations and advise clients regarding documentation requirements.
Make necessary travel arrangements, including reservations, payment collection, and document processing.
Ask for referrals and build and grow a book of client business by utilizing the AAA ACG lead system.
Proactively learn and utilize AAA ACG digital and communication technologies including Salesforce to achieve objectives.

Benefits

PTO, paid sick leave
Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility.
Prescription drug coverage.
Dental and vision benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.
401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals. 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax. Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting. Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment. Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements. Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month.
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG).
Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs.
Opportunities for career development and advancement.
Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts.
Adoption assistance program.