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AAA Auto Club Enterprises

Travel Consultant

AAA Auto Club Enterprises, Lancaster, California, us, 93586

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Travel Consultant

Discovering the World—One Member at a Time!

A love of travel attracts many people to the field, but to succeed a Travel Consultant must be passionate about travel and the endless opportunities it brings to bridge history, cultures and cuisine. Successful Travel Consultant must have a strong sales drive, organizational skills with an eye for detail, ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrated proficiency in navigating computers and various programs; must possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability and interest to be in a continuous learning curve. Responsibilities

Sells international and domestic travel packages including cruises, land packages, travel itineraries, air, car, and hotel. Shares knowledge and expertise from personal experiences and/or education study trips. Develops long-standing relationships with our members and builds referral and repeat business. Makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience is more than expected and tailored to the members expectations. Cross sells relevant products to enhance the trip experience such as AAA Member Rewards Credit Card and identity theft referrals. Training and Career Growth

Extensive training through The Auto Club University. Regular recognition through various company programs and incentives for trips, cash, and prizes. Company-sponsored IATAN cards, providing exclusive travel agent discounts. Personal travel opportunities at discounted pricing. Corporate benefits for insurance products. Paid educational study trips available for our agents. Quarterly incentives/bonuses for achieving established production tiers. Required / Preferred Skills

High school diploma is required; a 2- or 4-year college degree is preferred. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and a thorough urine drug screening. Prefer candidates with at least 2 years of successful retail sales, banking experience, or a leisure travel agency background within a goal-oriented environment. Qualifications

Travel is not just a hobby or a wish; it’s your passion. Must be available to work most Saturdays and some evenings. Prepared through our Travel Consultant Trainee program, which requires some travel for training. Driven by sales and exceeding goals. Computer-savvy with the ability to navigate multiple systems and web browsers, Microsoft Office, and able to type at least 30 WPM. Strong, comfortable relationship with paperwork and highly organized. Compensation

Travel Consultants start with an hourly rate of $23.50. After completion of our training program, those who meet sales goals earn on average between $67,300 – $82,300 with the opportunity for uncapped incentives. Benefits

Health coverage for medical, dental, vision. 401(k) savings plan with company match and pension. Tuition assistance. PTO for community volunteer programs. Wellness program. Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more). About Auto Club Enterprises

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team. EEO Statement

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). Seniority Level

Entry level Employment Type

Full-time Job Function

Management and Manufacturing Industry

Insurance

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