Leisure Travel Agent

Abbotsford, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$18 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Advise customers on travel options and sell travel packages, recommending destinations, accommodations, and itineraries tailored to their needs. Build and retain a client base, meet sales and revenue targets, and adapt recommendations to changing trends and customer circumstances.

Job details

Company Description Be part of the journey ! Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team. Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we’re just getting started. Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You'll also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment. Job Description As a travel professional, you will be responsible for helping our customers plan and book their dream vacation. You'll work closely with our customers to understand their travel needs and preferences, and use your expertise to recommend destinations, itineraries and accommodations that meet their expectations. Here are the activities that will fill your day: Advise clients on travel options offered by our various partners; Network and promote new travel business and grow your repeat client base; Meet established monthly and yearly sales and revenue targets; Quickly determine specific client needs and source solutions using all tools available; Sell travel packages in all product categories including the preparation of complex itineraries using various booking platforms (Apollo; Sirev); Be alert to changing trends; customer needs and be able to adapt the services to the client’s needs even when difficult circumstances arise. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years sales experience within a retail environment and consistently meet sales targets; Ability to influence through effective sales and prospecting techniques while building friendly and positive business relationships; Advanced communication skills combined with an outgoing and energetic nature; Experience leveraging social media and learning new software quickly; Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule and is available to work outside of normal business hours to attend trade shows, conventions, and other business events, as well as to complete agreed-upon tasks. Additional Information Competitive Compensation - starting at 18$/h + commission pay Paid Time Off/vacations Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Employee discounts! Retirement Savings Plan Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process. At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs. Employment Equity At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least two years of retail sales experience with a record of meeting sales targets, along with effective prospecting, communication, and relationship-building skills. Candidates should be energetic and adaptable, comfortable using social media and learning software, and available for some events and tasks outside normal business hours.