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Travel Agent - Colorado Springs, CO

AAA-The Auto Club Group · Colorado Springs, CO · 3 days ago
On-siteManagement$34k/yrFull-time

Sales Growth & Business Development

  • Generate new sales, retain existing members and grow ACG’s overall book of business through multiple product offerings.
  • Drive new business with competitive products and help retain The Auto Club Group’s 13+ million members.

Member Relationship Management

  • Establish and grow 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.
  • Receive and champion customer concerns through to resolution.

Sales Goals & Product Expertise

  • Achieve assigned travel, membership, and credit card sales goals.
  • Sell cruises, tours, hotel accommodations, air travel, car rental, travel insurance, AAA credit cards, AAA memberships and related travel products and services.

Travel Planning & Booking

  • Prepare complex and/or large-scale domestic and international travel packages.
  • Complete reservations and advise clients regarding documentation requirements.
  • Make necessary travel arrangements, including reservations, payment collection, and document processing.

Lead Generation & Technology Adoption

  • Ask for referrals and 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.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-year business to consumer sales experience.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

  • Total: $34,320 base pay plus up to $10,400 in supplemental pay or commissions, whichever is greater.
  • Uncapped earning potential: Earn unlimited commissions on travel sales, with additional commission opportunities for membership and credit card sales.
  • Guaranteed commission payouts: We invest in your success as you build your travel sales career.
  • Extra incentives: You may be eligible for special performance incentives from ACG and our travel partners, plus a quarterly new hire on-pace bonus.
  • Overtime eligibility: This is a non-exempt role, which means you are eligible for overtime.
  • Career growth: Build your future through a structured career path paired with an uncapped commission model where growth and earnings are performance driven.

Health & Wellness

  • Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility.
  • Prescription drug coverage.
  • Dental and vision benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).

Financial Protection & Insurance

  • Company-paid basic life insurance.
  • Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.

Retail & Savings

  • 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals.
  • Automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax.
  • Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting.
  • Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.

Time Off & Leave

  • Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment.
  • Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements.
  • Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month.
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
  • Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
  • Additional leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.

Tuition Assistance

  • Up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG.

Professional Certification Support

  • 100% reimbursement for eligible programs.

Opportunities for Career Development and Advancement

  • Free Travel Partner training certifications provided.
  • Travel benefits for completing online training programs, which may result in free or reduced travel.
  • Familiarization tours and cruises offered through developmental programs at no cost.
  • Exclusive Preferred Partner discounted rates and member benefits help you close the sale.
  • Exclusive International Airlines Travel Agent Network Card (IATAN), with benefits that may include hotel and car rental discounts and deeply discounted rates from cruise and tour partners.
  • Complimentary membership with the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).

Exclusive Travel Perks

  • Free leads, with priority placed on prospects who are most likely to travel.
  • In-office travel events and walk-in traffic help drive daily sales opportunities.
  • Direct-to-consumer marketing supports Travel Agents and helps generate interest.
  • Exclusive Preferred Partner discounted rates and member benefits help you close the sale.
  • AAA Members travel more than average consumers, giving you access to an engaged travel audience.

Tools & Team Support to Reduce Administrative Work

  • Inside support structure designed to reduce administrative work.
  • Support from Air Desk and Inside Sales Agents.
  • Interactive group system that provides a seamless booking process.

Training, Certifications & Development

  • Free Travel Partner training certifications provided.
  • Travel benefits for completing online training programs, which may result in free or reduced travel.
  • Familiarization tours and cruises offered through developmental programs at no cost.

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Options

  • HSA and FSA options.

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