Job details
Salary $21 – $23 an hour
Job Type Full-time
Qualifications
- US work authorization (Required)
Full Job Description
Short’s Travel Management is seeking a dynamic and qualified candidate to fill the position of On-Site Sports Travel Consultant for Florida State University Athletics in Tallahassee, FL. A minimum of 5 years of travel agent experience is required; group and/or sports travel experience is essential. VIP experience will be a plus; Apollo experience preferred.
This position responds to customer travel requests for reservations (airline, hotel, rental car, or other modes of transportation) in an efficient, courteous, and timely manner. An individual in this position manages all functions relating to the booking, administrative and accounting tasks necessary to process electronic or other travel documents as it relates to customer request and industry requirements. The candidate placed in this position will have the ability to function autonomously and in a team environment.
Essential Functions and Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Travel Consultant/Travel Agent is required; group and or sports travel experience is essential.
- Prior experience handling VIP clients is preferred.
- Experience utilizing Apollo is preferred.
- Support of on-line bookings.
- Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours during peak travel periods and during emergency travel situations.
- Ability to demonstrate proficient knowledge, skills and abilities utilizing industry and proprietary technology, including on-line booking tools.
- Communicates effectively and exhibits excellent customer service skills while promoting and selling travel products and services.
- Continuously strives to provide clients with a positive experience utilizing analytical and strategic skills.
- Positively contributes to the team environment.
- Understands the importance of quality and accountability with regard to revenue generating tasks and responsibilities.
Required Cognitive Skills:
- Maintains the highest possible level of client and company confidentiality.
- Displays a positive attitude with energy and enthusiasm toward assuming new roles and challenges.
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility of multiple tasks as required.
- Self-motivated and autonomous with consistent follow through.
- Strong interpersonal skills, such as written and oral communications, logic, and decision-making.
- Demonstrates above average organizational and planning skills with appropriate attention to detail.
Compensation & Available Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation/Earned Time Off
https://www.shortstravelmanagement.com/join-our-team
Short’s Travel Management is an EOE employer.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Travel agent: 5 years (Preferred)
Typical start time:
- 8AM
Typical end time:
- 5PM
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
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Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
Work Remotely:
- No
