Leisure Travel Agent

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 will 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, available to work outside of normal business hours to attend trade shows, conventions, and business events or to complete any agreed upon task. 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. #LI-SG1 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. Lieu de travail: Poste en présentiel / On-site position Type d'horaire: Horaire variable - 37.5h/semaine selon l'agence / Variable hours - 37.5h/week depending on agency Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Category: Non-Unionized

You will be responsible for helping customers plan and book their dream vacations by recommending destinations, itineraries, and accommodations. Additionally, you will network to grow your client base and meet established monthly and yearly sales targets.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of sales experience in a retail environment and a proven ability to meet sales targets. Strong communication skills, proficiency with booking software, and the flexibility to work outside normal business hours are also required.

• Paid Time Off • Vacations • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employee Discounts • Retirement Savings Plan

• Customer servicePreferred
• SalesPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Sales
• Customer Service
• Travel Planning
• Itinerary Planning
• Apollo
• Sirev
• Communication
• Prospecting
• Social Media
• Software Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Relationship Building
• Target Achievement
• Employment Equity
• Influencing Skills
• Energetic
• Sales Prospecting
• Time Off Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Events

• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Leisure Travel Agent
• Travel Agent
• Travel Consultants and Clerks
• Travel Agents

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week