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At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.
Summary:
As a AAA Travel Counselor, you will be responsible for providing exceptional travel sales and support experiences to our Members while also attracting new clientele in creative ways and continuing to build a book of business.
We are looking for professionals with strong consultative selling skills and knowledge of travel products and worldwide geography. GDS and Bilingual communication skills a plus!
Essential Functions
Sells International & Domestic vacation packages, cruises, tours, hotel, car rental, rail and air travel.
Researches, evaluates and compares appropriate AAA Travel Partner packages to match up with member needs for the purpose of “delivering exceptional member experiences” in every transaction.
Stays current with world events and latest travel industry developments and trends, and provides relevant information to members.
Processes and interprets travel documents for members purchasing travel products with AAA and inform them of governmental requirements.
Initiates contact with members and past customers to prospect for new business and encourages repeat business.
Cross-sells products and services (e.g., insurance (P&C, Life), new membership accounts, etc.).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Basic computer (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.) and industry specific applications (e.g., Galileo, VAX, etc.) and telephone skills.
GDS experience required (Apollo/Galileo/Travelport).
Knowledge of travel products and worldwide geography, the ability to read and interpret maps and brochures.
Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to listen to members’ needs.
Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
Education & Experience / Licenses & Certification
High school diploma or equivalent.
2 years of recent experience selling international and domestic travel services (preferred).
Travel Institute certification as “CTA, CTC, or CTIE” (preferred).
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
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We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $52,358.00 - Mid: $65,447.00- Max: $78,537.00
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This role is subject to an incentive compensation plan. While top performers earn more, we expect most employees to earn between $0 and $38,000 annually in incentives, contingent upon performance.