Travel Agent

Burr Travel

Travel Agent

Northport, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Salary + High Commission Potential

    401(k) Plan, Matching

    Paid Time Off

    Discounted Travel Perks

    Great Work Environment

    Company Events & Parties

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Travel Agent to join our team! As our Travel Agent, you will spend your days communicating with clients, listening to their travel needs, and planning all components of their travel. You will also be responsible for suggesting additional trip add-ons, processing payments from clients, and maintaining excellent communication throughout the journey. The ideal candidate has strong communication and customer service skills, previous sales experience in the travel industry, can handle travel emergencies, is detail-oriented, and can multitask across multiple projects and trips at any given time.

    Responsibilities

    Field incoming phone calls and walk-ins from new potential clients

    Present multiple trip options based on their wants and needs

    Book air, hotels, cruises, activities, tours, and insurance for clients

    Accept and process payments

    Maintain a line of communication throughout the trip planning process as well as during the trip itself

    Assist in any emergencies to give the client the best experience possible

    Maintain excellent records of clients, payments, trips, and other details in our Agency software program

    Qualifications

    Excellent communication and customer service skills, sales experience a plus

    Strong understanding of the logistics of travel and geography

    Strong listening skills, with the ability to translate what the client enjoys into a trip or experience

    Must be comfortable communicating in person, over email, and on the phone with clients

    Familiarity with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and common calendar software

    Willing to learn our Agency travel software program

    Strong organizational skills

    The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed