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JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD
Job Type:
Full time
Exempt/Non Exempt:
Hourly
Job Description:
A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Leisure Travel Consultant
The Auto Club Group is seeking a prospective Leisure Travel Consultant who can deliver excellent customer satisfaction through service and sales of ACG travel products to our Members and clients. You will be challenged to drive new business with competitive products and help retain The Auto Club Groups 14+ million members.
Description
Leisure Travel Consultants
- Service and sell domestic and international airline tickets, car rental, hotel and travel insurance to Leisure Travel Clients, Customers, Executive Management, Board Members, Field and Call Center Agents through an in-bound telephone environment.
- Determine member, customer, executive client needs based on individual consultation and emphasizes preferred vendors as appropriate.
- Cross sell membership to align with the ACG Connected Member Vision.
- Consummate sales by making necessary travel arrangements and advises Leisure travelers/arrangers of various travel information including cancellation/change penalties, schedules and fares.
- Receive, investigate, and provide timely resolution to travel problems and issues.
- Plan and book Western Hemisphere and European international airline reservations on the Computer Reservation System (CRS).
- Plan and book complex international and domestic itineraries, hotel, car and rail reservations.
- Meet or exceed established performance, production and quality standards.
- Learn and use a variety of travel related information including geography and travel resource material.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Arrange travel itineraries for small groups.
- Work with the Travel Group Department to procure airline agreements and book air for incentive and leisure groups.
- Offer advice on the destination and be knowledgeable about making transportation and accommodation requests.
- Keep abreast of developments in foreign countries that may influence travel arrangements or make a destination unsafe.
- Review all fare options, including Agentware, and provide enhancements to the basic travel purchase, including hotels and cars.
What it’s like to work for The Auto Club Group:
- Serve our members by making their satisfaction our highest priority.
- Do what’s 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
Leisure Travel Consultants earn a competitive salary between $18.00/hour to $27.62/hour with annual bonus potential based on performance.
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
- Extensive travel agent experience with emphasis on domestic and international airline transactions done through the Computer Reservation System (CRS) and auto faring of transactions.
- Car, Hotel and Insurance knowledge.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Tourism nomenclature.
- North American geographical relationships.
- Worldwide reference sources.
- Perform basic mathematical skills including percentages.
- Communicate effectively in the work environment and with the public.
- Plan and organize with an attention to detail and accuracy throughout the selling/servicing process.
- Work in a team environment to promote member/customer satisfaction.
- Knowledgeable about passport and visa requirements for international travelers.
- Knowledgeable about Travel Entry Requirements and Protocols for Domestic and International Destinations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Travel Counselor designation, college level coursework, technical school or related work experience.
- Experience as a lead/senior travel agent.
- Advanced sales techniques.
- Experience using Sabre Red.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid work arrangement. May work in a remote/virtual environment. Depending on the employee’s role and leadership’s assessment, some employees will come into an ACG facility on an “as needed” basis for key meetings and collaborative activities. Most employees will be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or teambuilding events.
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Who We Are
Become a part of something bigger.
The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.
By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.
And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.
We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.
Important Note:
ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.
The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.
The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.
AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.
It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group!
JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD
Job Type:
Full time
Exempt/Non Exempt:
Hourly
Job Description:
A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Leisure Travel Consultant
The Auto Club Group is seeking a prospective Leisure Travel Consultant who can deliver excellent customer satisfaction through service and sales of ACG travel products to our Members and clients. You will be challenged to drive new business with competitive products and help retain The Auto Club Groups 14+ million members.
Description
Leisure Travel Consultants
- Service and sell domestic and international airline tickets, car rental, hotel and travel insurance to Leisure Travel Clients, Customers, Executive Management, Board Members, Field and Call Center Agents through an in-bound telephone environment.
- Determine member, customer, executive client needs based on individual consultation and emphasizes preferred vendors as appropriate.
- Cross sell membership to align with the ACG Connected Member Vision.
- Consummate sales by making necessary travel arrangements and advises Leisure travelers/arrangers of various travel information including cancellation/change penalties, schedules and fares.
- Receive, investigate, and provide timely resolution to travel problems and issues.
- Plan and book Western Hemisphere and European international airline reservations on the Computer Reservation System (CRS).
- Plan and book complex international and domestic itineraries, hotel, car and rail reservations.
- Meet or exceed established performance, production and quality standards.
- Learn and use a variety of travel related information including geography and travel resource material.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Arrange travel itineraries for small groups.
- Work with the Travel Group Department to procure airline agreements and book air for incentive and leisure groups.
- Offer advice on the destination and be knowledgeable about making transportation and accommodation requests.
- Keep abreast of developments in foreign countries that may influence travel arrangements or make a destination unsafe.
- Review all fare options, including Agentware, and provide enhancements to the basic travel purchase, including hotels and cars.
What it’s like to work for The Auto Club Group:
- Serve our members by making their satisfaction our highest priority.
- Do what’s 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
Leisure Travel Consultants earn a competitive salary between $18.00/hour to $27.62/hour with annual bonus potential based on performance.
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
- Extensive travel agent experience with emphasis on domestic and international airline transactions done through the Computer Reservation System (CRS) and auto faring of transactions.
- Car, Hotel and Insurance knowledge.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Tourism nomenclature.
- North American geographical relationships.
- Worldwide reference sources.
- Perform basic mathematical skills including percentages.
- Communicate effectively in the work environment and with the public.
- Plan and organize with an attention to detail and accuracy throughout the selling/servicing process.
- Work in a team environment to promote member/customer satisfaction.
- Knowledgeable about passport and visa requirements for international travelers.
- Knowledgeable about Travel Entry Requirements and Protocols for Domestic and International Destinations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Travel Counselor designation, college level coursework, technical school or related work experience.
- Experience as a lead/senior travel agent.
- Advanced sales techniques.
- Experience using Sabre Red.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid work arrangement. May work in a remote/virtual environment. Depending on the employee’s role and leadership’s assessment, some employees will come into an ACG facility on an “as needed” basis for key meetings and collaborative activities. Most employees will be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or teambuilding events.
LI-TT2
Who We Are
Become a part of something bigger.
The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.
By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.
And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.
We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.
Important Note:
ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.
The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.
The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.
AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.
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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.