Field Travel Agent 1 - Columbia, SC
Field Travel Agent 1 - Columbia, SC
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Full time
Why Choose a Career with the AAA The Auto Club Group (ACG)
Established brand that has been around for over 100 years. Our members know and trust us!
Branch offices present a unique dynamic for selling
o Walk-in traffic also provides the chance for selling opportunities daily
Field Travel Agents receive 100% backing from one of Americas most trusted brands to include paid training
Travel Partner Training Certifications provided
o Travel benefits for completing online training programs to include: Free cruises and Agent Trip Rewards
Membership to the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN)
o Benefits include: Hotel and car rental discounts deeply discounted rates by cruise and tour partners and exclusive access to various shopping categories
ACG Travels Premier Membership with American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
Preferred Partner Member benefits with industry leading partners
ACG Travel Expertise Development Trip Program
o Program provides Travel Advisors with first-hand travel experience of ACGs strategic destinations and suppliers
Company provided LEADS as well as the opportunity to sell to the existing membership base
Offices house travel membership and insurance sales staff
Excellent opportunities to build a career path:
Pursue corporate leadership roles in the Distribution channel or elsewhere in the organization such as:
Travel Sales Leadership
Field Sales Leadership
Learning & Development
Field Agent Support
Vendor & Product Development
Marketing
A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Field Travel Agent
The Auto Club Group is seeking prospective Field Travel Agents who can generate new sales retain existing members and grow ACGs overall book of business through our multiple product offerings. You will be challenged to drive new business with competitive products and help retain The Auto Club Groups 14 million members
Establishes and grows mutually beneficial relationships with AAA Members to maximize their member experience and use of AAA benefits leading to profitable sales revenue growth and repeat Travel bookings
Achieves assigned travel membership and credit card sales goals
Sells cruises tours hotel accommodations air travel car rental travel insurance AAA credit cards AAA memberships and related travel products and services
Prepares complex and/or large scale domestic and international travel packages
Completes reservations and advise clients regarding documentation requirements
Makes necessary travel arrangements (i.e. reservations collect money and process documents)
Receives and champions customer concerns through to resolution
Ask for referrals build and grow a book of client business by utilizing the AAA ACG lead system
Proactively learn and utilize AAA ACG digital and communication technologies to achieve objectives
What its like to work for The Auto Club Group:
Serve our members by making their satisfaction our highest priority
Do whats right by sustaining an open honest and ethical work environment
Lead in everything we do by offering best-in-class products benefits and services
ACG values our employees by seeking the best talent rewarding high performance and holding ourselves accountable
HOW WE REWARD OUR EMPLOYEES
Layered Compensation Plan:
Unlimited Commissions
Monthly Booking Bonus
Quarterly New Hire On-Pace Bonus
An hourly guaranteed base pay of $15.65
ACG offers excellent and comprehensive benefits packages:
Medical dental and vision benefits
401k Match
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO) company paid holidays CEO days and floating holidays
Paid volunteer day annually
Tuition assistance program professional certification reimbursement program and other professional development opportunities
AAA Membership
Discounts perks and rewards and much more
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO
Required Qualifications:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
1-year business to consumer sales
Successful candidates will possess:
Strong sales skills with a history of effectively developing tracking following up on and closing leads
Advanced consultative selling techniques utilizing thorough product knowledge
Strong phone sales and prospecting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with strong customer focus
Ambition motivation and drive
Excellent listening skills and ability to understand customer needs
Ability to proactively grow a personal book of business and repeat clients
Work Environment
This is an in-office position. Employees will service ACG members in-person and are based on site in an ACG branch facility.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
