Travel Consultant

Traveling with Michaila
  • Chicago, IL
  • Remote
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a personable and organized Travel Consultant to help clients plan and book memorable travel experiences. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working directly with travelers, understanding their preferences, and turning them into well-organized trips from the first conversation through the return home. Training and ongoing guidance are provided to help you become familiar with travel planning procedures and industry tools.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Consult with clients to understand their travel goals, preferences, budgets, and special requirements
    • Research and recommend destinations, resorts, cruises, tours, and vacation packages that match client needs
    • Compare accommodations, transportation, and activity options to present suitable choices
    • Prepare personalized travel proposals and detailed itineraries
    • Coordinate and confirm bookings, ensuring reservation details are accurate and complete
    • Maintain organized client records, confirmations, and travel documentation
    • Provide clients with pre-trip information and respond to questions or changes to travel arrangements
    • Follow up with clients after travel to gather feedback and support future planning
    • Stay informed about destinations, travel offerings, and relevant travel considerations

    Qualifications

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
    • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
    • Comfort using online research tools, booking platforms, and digital communication tools
    • Ability to manage multiple client requests and deadlines independently
    • Interest in travel, hospitality, sales, or customer service
    • Willingness to learn new systems, procedures, and industry practices
    • Reliable internet access and a suitable home workspace
    • Previous travel, customer service, sales, or administrative experience is helpful but not required

    Training and Support

    • Training resources covering travel planning, booking procedures, and client service
    • Educational materials on destinations, suppliers, and travel options
    • Ongoing guidance on client communication and planning best practices

    Work Environment

    This is a remote position within a small, travel-focused company. The role involves regular client communication, online research, itinerary preparation, and booking coordination. It requires the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a high standard of client care in a home-based setting.

    What We Offer

    • A fully remote working arrangement
    • Training and ongoing support to build your travel consulting skills
    • The opportunity to help create personalized travel experiences for clients
    • A close-knit working environment within a small company

    Work authorization and eligibility requirements will be confirmed during the hiring process.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Internet Researchunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Online Communicationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Administrationunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Small Companyunmatched
    • Standards of Careunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Travel Industryunmatched
    • Travel Planningunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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