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Travel Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in tourism, hospitality, business, or a related field. Large travel management companies and corporate travel departments file LCAs regularly, making this a viable path for internationally trained professionals with specialty occupation credentials.
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Discovering the World- One Member at a Time!
A love of travel attracts many people to the field, but to succeed a Travel Consultant must be passionate about travel and the endless opportunities it brings to bridge history, cultures and cuisine. Successful Travel Consultants must have a strong sales drive, organizational skills with an eye for detail, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated proficiency in navigating computers and various programs; must possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability and interest to be in a continuous learning curve.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What does a AAA Travel Consultant do?
- Sells international and domestic travel packages including cruises, land packages, travel itineraries, air, car, and hotel
- Shares knowledge and expertise from personal experiences and/or education study trips
- Develops long-standing relationships with our members and builds referral and repeat business
- Makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience is more than expected and tailored to the member's expectations
- Cross-sell relevant products to enhance the trip experience, such as AAA Member Rewards Credit Card, and identify theft referrals
For the right individual, this opportunity will be a career path for future leadership opportunities. As you progress you will be evaluated to determine proficiencies in sales, customer service, administrative, operations, up-selling, cross-selling and meeting goals. Successful completion of evaluations may result in continued growth opportunities to expand into leadership as a manager.
- We offer extensive training to aid you in your career development through The Auto Club University
- Regular recognition through various company programs and incentives for trips, cash and prizes
- Company sponsored IATAN cards, providing exclusive travel consultant discounts
- Love to travel? Personal travel opportunities at discounted pricing
- Corporate benefits for insurance products
- Paid educational study trips are available for our consultants to promote career development
- Quarterly incentives/bonuses for achieving established production tiers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required / Preferred Skills
- A high school diploma is required, but we prefer a 2 or 4-year college degree
- You need to be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and thorough urine sample drug screening
- We prefer candidates with at least 2 years of successful retail sales or banking experience or a leisure travel agency background within a goal-orientated environment
QUALIFICATIONS, DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
- Travel is not just a hobby or a wish, it’s your passion
- You must be available to work most Saturdays and some evenings to support goal achievement
- We prepare all of our Travel Consultant Trainees for their new role by ensuring their successful completion of our Travel Consultant Trainee program, which requires some travel for training
- You are driven by sales and exceeding your goals
- You are computer savvy with the ability to navigate between multiple systems and web browsers, Microsoft Office, and can type at least 30WPM
- You have a strong and very comfortable relationship with paperwork, and you are very organized!
REMARKABLE BENEFITS:
- Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
- 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
- Tuition assistance
- Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)
Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.
"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”
AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our organization participates in E-Verify
INTRODUCTION
Discovering the World- One Member at a Time!
A love of travel attracts many people to the field, but to succeed a Travel Consultant must be passionate about travel and the endless opportunities it brings to bridge history, cultures and cuisine. Successful Travel Consultants must have a strong sales drive, organizational skills with an eye for detail, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated proficiency in navigating computers and various programs; must possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability and interest to be in a continuous learning curve.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What does a AAA Travel Consultant do?
- Sells international and domestic travel packages including cruises, land packages, travel itineraries, air, car, and hotel
- Shares knowledge and expertise from personal experiences and/or education study trips
- Develops long-standing relationships with our members and builds referral and repeat business
- Makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience is more than expected and tailored to the member's expectations
- Cross-sell relevant products to enhance the trip experience, such as AAA Member Rewards Credit Card, and identify theft referrals
For the right individual, this opportunity will be a career path for future leadership opportunities. As you progress you will be evaluated to determine proficiencies in sales, customer service, administrative, operations, up-selling, cross-selling and meeting goals. Successful completion of evaluations may result in continued growth opportunities to expand into leadership as a manager.
- We offer extensive training to aid you in your career development through The Auto Club University
- Regular recognition through various company programs and incentives for trips, cash and prizes
- Company sponsored IATAN cards, providing exclusive travel consultant discounts
- Love to travel? Personal travel opportunities at discounted pricing
- Corporate benefits for insurance products
- Paid educational study trips are available for our consultants to promote career development
- Quarterly incentives/bonuses for achieving established production tiers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required / Preferred Skills
- A high school diploma is required, but we prefer a 2 or 4-year college degree
- You need to be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and thorough urine sample drug screening
- We prefer candidates with at least 2 years of successful retail sales or banking experience or a leisure travel agency background within a goal-orientated environment
QUALIFICATIONS, DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
- Travel is not just a hobby or a wish, it’s your passion
- You must be available to work most Saturdays and some evenings to support goal achievement
- We prepare all of our Travel Consultant Trainees for their new role by ensuring their successful completion of our Travel Consultant Trainee program, which requires some travel for training
- You are driven by sales and exceeding your goals
- You are computer savvy with the ability to navigate between multiple systems and web browsers, Microsoft Office, and can type at least 30WPM
- You have a strong and very comfortable relationship with paperwork, and you are very organized!
REMARKABLE BENEFITS:
- Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
- 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
- Tuition assistance
- Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)
Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.
"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”
AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our organization participates in E-Verify
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Travel Consultant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to the Travel Consultant role. A degree in tourism management, hospitality, or international business gives you the strongest case. A general studies degree with no travel-industry coursework creates RFE risk.
Target corporate travel management employers
Corporate travel management companies and large employers with dedicated travel procurement departments file H-1B LCAs far more often than leisure-focused agencies. Filter your search by employer type before applying to avoid wasting time on sponsors who've never filed for this role category.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Travel Consultant roles in your target city. Your offered salary must meet the certified wage on the LCA or USCIS will flag the petition.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Travel Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. This saves you from cold-applying to agencies that have never sponsored the visa and won't know how to start.
Clarify the LCA job title before signing
The job title on your offer letter must match or closely align with the certified LCA job title your employer files with DOL. Discrepancies between your business card title and the LCA title can complicate your petition, so confirm the exact title used in the filing.
Account for the H-1B cap registration window
H-1B cap registrations open in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, plan your job search and offer timeline so your employer can register you before the window closes or before your OPT expires.
H-1B Visa Travel Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Travel Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Travel Consultant positions at corporate travel management firms that require a degree in tourism, hospitality, or business generally qualify. Roles at smaller leisure agencies that accept any background or no degree typically don't meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Travel Consultant roles?
Corporate travel management companies, global distribution system providers, and large corporations with in-house travel procurement teams are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Leisure travel agencies and independent operators rarely file. Search Migrate Mate to find Travel Consultant openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this job category.
How does prevailing wage work for Travel Consultants on H-1B?
Your employer must certify with DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Travel Consultant occupation in your work location before filing your H-1B petition. The prevailing wage varies by city and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check current wage levels for this role in your target market before negotiating your offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a different travel employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new travel employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer still needs to file a fresh LCA with DOL and submit an I-129 petition to USCIS.
What O*NET occupation code applies to Travel Consultant roles for H-1B filings?
Most Travel Consultant positions fall under O*NET occupation codes for Travel Agents or Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners, depending on the scope of the role. Your employer's immigration attorney will select the code that most accurately matches the actual job duties. Checking the O*NET profile for your specific role helps confirm whether the listed education requirements support a specialty occupation argument.