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travel consultant

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Employer details Marlin Travel

Job details

  • LocationKelowna, BC
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary20.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 22.5 to 40 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Flexible Hours, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3184670

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Travel agency
  • Office

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Attend to other financial transactions, such as plane tickets and travel insurance
  • Calculate cost of travel and accommodations
  • Handle reimbursement in case of transportation and hotel reservations cancellation
  • Recommend suitable products
  • Investigate new travel areas, hotels and other amenities
  • Manage difficult situations with customers
  • Perform general office duties
  • Sell travel products and travel insurance
  • Use principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services, which include marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
  • Provide customers with travel information and other details such as regulations, duty free allowances, health risks and requirements, attractions and special events
  • Attend to cancellations and schedule changes
  • Develop contact lists
  • Make transportation and accommodation reservations using computerized reservation and ticketing system
  • Provide travel information to clients regarding destinations, transportation, accommodation options and travel costs

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Galileo
  • Travel software packages
  • MS Office
  • Database software

Travel bookings

  • Business travel
  • Government travel
  • Leisure travel
  • Individual travel
  • Group travel
  • Domestic travel
  • International travel
  • Adventure travel
  • Cruise ship

Area of specialization

  • Sales

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Dedication

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Commission
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Variable or compressed work week

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-01-17

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