Gate 1 Travel
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Florida - xxxxx, FL 12345
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend
Job Category: Sales
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN FLORIDA
YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR CALL CENTER SALES EXPERIENCE IN TRAVEL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
APPLY NOW! TRAINING CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 9, 2026.
Gate 1 Travel, one of the leaders of international escorted tour vacation packages, is looking for experienced, enthusiastic, charismatic, and upbeat individuals who have a proven track record of achieving high sales and high customer satisfaction.
Position Snapshot Reservations Sales Agent provides friendly, professional, and detailed advice to clients. They strive to provide a consistently positive experience to every passenger, during every contact. Using excellent customer service skills, they welcome callers, answer questions about tours and travel details, provide suggestions, help passengers choose best available airfare, and close sales by creating new bookings.
This role is a fully remote position.
Responsibilities
Handle high volume of inbound calls from prospective customers
Build rapport quickly and create positive first impressions
Listen actively to understand customer travel preferences, budget, and needs
Provide expert recommendations on tour packages, destinations, and travel options
Present tour features and benefits in an engaging, enthusiastic manner
Overcome objections and address customer concerns professionally
Close sales by creating accurate new reservations
Upsell and cross-sell additional services (travel insurance, upgrades, excursions, etc.)
Meet or exceed sales targets
Required Knowledge & Skills
Previous travel industry experience
Valid TICO certification preferred, not required
Enthusiastic phone presence
Good written communication skills
Active listening skills with ability to understand and address customer needs
Excellent computer, technology, and Internet skills with ability to navigate multiple screens and perform basic computer troubleshooting
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Cognitive ability to learn and process new information and choose appropriate action
Familiarity with a GDS (Amadeus) preferred, not required
General knowledge of world geography
Must be flexible and able to work days, evenings, and weekends. Current Contact Center operating hours (EST) are Mondays – Fridays 9:00AM – 9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays 9:00AM – 6:00PM.
Benefits at a Glance 6 Paid holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday; Up to 22days Paid Time Off, based on length of service; Travel discounts; Health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance; 401(k)
Remote Work Requirements Chosen candidates are required to provide, without reimbursement, the following for their Remote Work location:
High Speed Internet Service with minimum speeds of 10Mbps down/5Mbps up. Only broadband Fiber-Optic, Cable, or DSL service is allowed. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of adequate service. While working, the entire bandwidth must be dedicated to performing your job. Non-work-related activities performed by you or others in your household such as gaming or media streaming during working hours must not occur.
Fiber-Optic/Cable/DSL modem and router or modem/router combo unit with Ethernet port for wired connection to the Gate 1 Travel supplied equipment is required. WiFi is not permitted.
The ability to receive a phone call on a landline or mobile device for backup communications with Gate 1 Travel employees and support assistance departments.
Compensation During training, compensation is $18/hr. Afterward, compensation is an adjusted hourly rate plus commission with an estimated earning potential for top performers of $60,000 to $85,000 per year or more - no commission cap – plus potential monthly bonuses and incentives.
Education and Experience
High school graduate or GED; Must be at least 18 years of age
AA or BS degree preferred
Experience in travel or related hospitality/tourism sales call center industries required
Has a genuine passion for travel and helping others create memorable experiences
Thrives in a sales environment and is motivated by achievement
Is naturally outgoing, personable, and enjoys talking with people
Takes initiative and works well independently
Stays calm and professional during high-volume periods
Is coachable and eager to learn and improve
Demonstrates integrity and follows company policies and procedures
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Level: Experienced
Job Location: Florida - xxxxx, FL 12345
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend
Job Category: Sales
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN FLORIDA
YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR CALL CENTER SALES EXPERIENCE IN TRAVEL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
APPLY NOW! TRAINING CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 9, 2026.
Gate 1 Travel, one of the leaders of international escorted tour vacation packages, is looking for experienced, enthusiastic, charismatic, and upbeat individuals who have a proven track record of achieving high sales and high customer satisfaction.
Position Snapshot Reservations Sales Agent provides friendly, professional, and detailed advice to clients. They strive to provide a consistently positive experience to every passenger, during every contact. Using excellent customer service skills, they welcome callers, answer questions about tours and travel details, provide suggestions, help passengers choose best available airfare, and close sales by creating new bookings.
This role is a fully remote position.
Responsibilities
Handle high volume of inbound calls from prospective customers
Build rapport quickly and create positive first impressions
Listen actively to understand customer travel preferences, budget, and needs
Provide expert recommendations on tour packages, destinations, and travel options
Present tour features and benefits in an engaging, enthusiastic manner
Overcome objections and address customer concerns professionally
Close sales by creating accurate new reservations
Upsell and cross-sell additional services (travel insurance, upgrades, excursions, etc.)
Meet or exceed sales targets
Required Knowledge & Skills
Previous travel industry experience
Valid TICO certification preferred, not required
Enthusiastic phone presence
Good written communication skills
Active listening skills with ability to understand and address customer needs
Excellent computer, technology, and Internet skills with ability to navigate multiple screens and perform basic computer troubleshooting
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Cognitive ability to learn and process new information and choose appropriate action
Familiarity with a GDS (Amadeus) preferred, not required
General knowledge of world geography
Must be flexible and able to work days, evenings, and weekends. Current Contact Center operating hours (EST) are Mondays – Fridays 9:00AM – 9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays 9:00AM – 6:00PM.
Benefits at a Glance 6 Paid holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday; Up to 22days Paid Time Off, based on length of service; Travel discounts; Health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance; 401(k)
Remote Work Requirements Chosen candidates are required to provide, without reimbursement, the following for their Remote Work location:
High Speed Internet Service with minimum speeds of 10Mbps down/5Mbps up. Only broadband Fiber-Optic, Cable, or DSL service is allowed. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of adequate service. While working, the entire bandwidth must be dedicated to performing your job. Non-work-related activities performed by you or others in your household such as gaming or media streaming during working hours must not occur.
Fiber-Optic/Cable/DSL modem and router or modem/router combo unit with Ethernet port for wired connection to the Gate 1 Travel supplied equipment is required. WiFi is not permitted.
The ability to receive a phone call on a landline or mobile device for backup communications with Gate 1 Travel employees and support assistance departments.
Compensation During training, compensation is $18/hr. Afterward, compensation is an adjusted hourly rate plus commission with an estimated earning potential for top performers of $60,000 to $85,000 per year or more - no commission cap – plus potential monthly bonuses and incentives.
Education and Experience
High school graduate or GED; Must be at least 18 years of age
AA or BS degree preferred
Experience in travel or related hospitality/tourism sales call center industries required
Has a genuine passion for travel and helping others create memorable experiences
Thrives in a sales environment and is motivated by achievement
Is naturally outgoing, personable, and enjoys talking with people
Takes initiative and works well independently
Stays calm and professional during high-volume periods
Is coachable and eager to learn and improve
Demonstrates integrity and follows company policies and procedures
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