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Tour Consultant jobs are open across travel agencies, hospitality groups, cruise lines, and destination management companies, from entry-level advisor to senior consultant and team lead, with specializations in luxury travel, group tours, and adventure or eco-tourism. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Start Date: January 5th, 2027
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2026
For consideration, applicants must live/relocate to the state of Massachusetts or within commutable distance to our Cambridge, MA office. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Fridays, while collaborating in the office from Monday through Thursday.
The Opportunity:
EF Ultimate Break is looking for a driven, customer-obsessed sales professional to join our high-performing sales team. As a Tour Consultant, you’ll connect with college students and young professionals to match them with life-changing travel experiences. You’ll engage with prospective travelers through text, chat, email, and phone, focusing not just on closing sales but on delivering outstanding customer experiences. Quality matters as much as volume: the bookings that count are the ones that stay booked, with travelers who are prepared, protected, and excited to go.
Who You Are:
- Sales instinct with a service hear t - Motivated by goals and by doing right by the customer
- A natural communicator - An influencer who loves talking to people, believes no question is too silly, and keeps conversations clear, concise, and confident
- Energized under pressure - You thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and bring energy even on tough days
- A solutions-oriented self-starter - You multitask, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
- A team player - You know individual and team success are deeply connected
Core Responsibilities:
- Turn curiosity into confirmed bookings - Convert inbound phone, live chat, and email inquiries into confirmed bookings, and grow each booking with the right add-ons, including travel insurance
- Put the customer first - Be available to support across inbound channels, helping travelers from booking to booking again
- Save at-risk bookings - Understand what is behind a possible cancellation and help travelers keep their trip when it is right for them
- Own your goals - Contribute to individual and team goals with consistency and accountability.
- Keep learning - Share insights and act on feedback to make the whole team stronger
Desired Skills and Experience
- 1+ years of sales or customer-facing experience
- Strong pipeline management skills and familiarity with CRM tools (preferably Salesforce)
- Strategic mindset when it comes to engaging, qualifying, and closing prospective customers
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly
- Strong attention to detail and a readiness to test new sales approaches
- Excellent relationship-building skills, both with customers and internal teams Confidence and professionalism in handling tough conversations and customer challenges
Schedule & Hours:
Monday through Friday-
- 9:00 AM–5:30 PM two days a week
- 10:30 AM–7:00 PM three days a week Plus shared rotating Saturday coverage (typically 1–2 Saturdays a month)
Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more!
This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.
In addition, you can expect:
- Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops
- Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays
- Exciting business travel opportunities
- 25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
- Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, accident and hospital insurance, legal and pet insurance
- Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Access to fertility care and family-building support
- Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
- Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
- EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
- Discounts at local venues and businesses
- In-Office Work Policy: Amazing offices designed to match the caliber of the people who work there, plus the flexibility of working from on Fridays
- Compensation: First-year Tour Consultants have an on-target earning potential of $60,000 (base salary starting at $50,000 and $10,000 bonus potential). In addition, there is an uncapped bonus for exceeding sales goals. You are eligible for a promotion to Senior Tour Consultant after 2 years of successfully exceeding goals
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Start Date: January 5th, 2027
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2026
For consideration, applicants must live/relocate to the state of Massachusetts or within commutable distance to our Cambridge, MA office. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Fridays, while collaborating in the office from Monday through Thursday.
The Opportunity:
EF Ultimate Break is looking for a driven, customer-obsessed sales professional to join our high-performing sales team. As a Tour Consultant, you’ll connect with college students and young professionals to match them with life-changing travel experiences. You’ll engage with prospective travelers through text, chat, email, and phone, focusing not just on closing sales but on delivering outstanding customer experiences. Quality matters as much as volume: the bookings that count are the ones that stay booked, with travelers who are prepared, protected, and excited to go.
Who You Are:
- Sales instinct with a service hear t - Motivated by goals and by doing right by the customer
- A natural communicator - An influencer who loves talking to people, believes no question is too silly, and keeps conversations clear, concise, and confident
- Energized under pressure - You thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and bring energy even on tough days
- A solutions-oriented self-starter - You multitask, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
- A team player - You know individual and team success are deeply connected
Core Responsibilities:
- Turn curiosity into confirmed bookings - Convert inbound phone, live chat, and email inquiries into confirmed bookings, and grow each booking with the right add-ons, including travel insurance
- Put the customer first - Be available to support across inbound channels, helping travelers from booking to booking again
- Save at-risk bookings - Understand what is behind a possible cancellation and help travelers keep their trip when it is right for them
- Own your goals - Contribute to individual and team goals with consistency and accountability.
- Keep learning - Share insights and act on feedback to make the whole team stronger
Desired Skills and Experience
- 1+ years of sales or customer-facing experience
- Strong pipeline management skills and familiarity with CRM tools (preferably Salesforce)
- Strategic mindset when it comes to engaging, qualifying, and closing prospective customers
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly
- Strong attention to detail and a readiness to test new sales approaches
- Excellent relationship-building skills, both with customers and internal teams Confidence and professionalism in handling tough conversations and customer challenges
Schedule & Hours:
Monday through Friday-
- 9:00 AM–5:30 PM two days a week
- 10:30 AM–7:00 PM three days a week Plus shared rotating Saturday coverage (typically 1–2 Saturdays a month)
Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more!
This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.
In addition, you can expect:
- Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops
- Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays
- Exciting business travel opportunities
- 25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
- Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, accident and hospital insurance, legal and pet insurance
- Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Access to fertility care and family-building support
- Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
- Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
- EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
- Discounts at local venues and businesses
- In-Office Work Policy: Amazing offices designed to match the caliber of the people who work there, plus the flexibility of working from on Fridays
- Compensation: First-year Tour Consultants have an on-target earning potential of $60,000 (base salary starting at $50,000 and $10,000 bonus potential). In addition, there is an uncapped bonus for exceeding sales goals. You are eligible for a promotion to Senior Tour Consultant after 2 years of successfully exceeding goals
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Who's Hiring
- EF (Education First)18
- Holiday Inn Club Vacations2
- Xanterra1
- Doris Duke Management Foundation1D
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tour consultant jobs.
- One to three years of experience in travel planning, sales, or customer service
- Proficiency with reservation and booking platforms used by travel agencies
- Strong verbal communication skills for handling client consultations and inquiries
- Knowledge of domestic and international destinations, itineraries, and tour products
- Ability to meet sales targets and upsell travel packages or add-on experiences
- Associate or bachelor's degree in tourism, hospitality, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Tour Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to destination expertise
Tour consultant postings frequently ask for regional knowledge, so group your experience by destination or tour type. Listing the specific regions, routes, or itinerary themes you've built shows hiring managers you can sell confidently from day one.
Highlight booking software you've used
Many tour consultant roles require fluency in reservation and itinerary platforms. Name the specific systems you've worked with in a dedicated skills section so your application clears automated screening before a recruiter ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tour consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your client and revenue results
Tour consultants are often measured on repeat bookings, upsells, and group size. Replace vague phrases like 'assisted customers' with specific outcomes, such as the number of itineraries you managed per week or the size of groups you coordinated.
Prepare destination-specific interview scenarios
Interviewers for tour consultant roles typically ask how you'd handle a mid-trip disruption or an indecisive client. Rehearse two or three real examples where you resolved a logistics problem or converted a hesitant traveler into a confirmed booking.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Tour consultant offers often include commission structures, travel perks, and familiarization trip allowances. Before accepting, ask how commissions are calculated, when they vest, and how often agents receive complimentary travel so you can compare offers accurately.
Tour Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tour consultants?
EF (Education First), Holiday Inn Club Vacations, and Xanterra are hiring the most tour consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at larger operators tend to focus on group and luxury segments, while smaller agencies often seek generalists who can handle end-to-end trip design.
How many tour consultant jobs are remote?
About 100% of tour consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles most common in independent travel planning, wholesale booking, and phone or chat-based customer consultation. Positions that involve in-person group departures, cruise embarkations, or destination escorting are more likely to require an on-site or field presence.
How do you become a tour consultant?
Start by building foundational knowledge in travel geography, itinerary design, and customer service, either through a hospitality or tourism degree program or by working in a front-facing travel or sales role. Earning a certification through a recognized travel industry association strengthens your candidacy. Practical experience with booking platforms and a demonstrable knowledge of specific destinations or tour types will accelerate your move into a consultant role.
Can you get hired as a tour consultant with no experience?
Yes, some agencies hire entry-level candidates who demonstrate strong sales instincts, geographic curiosity, and comfort with client communication. Volunteering to plan group trips, completing a travel agent certification course, or working in a related customer-facing role like hospitality or retail can substitute for direct experience. Highlighting personal travel experience alongside any sales or service background helps your application stand out for trainee and junior consultant openings.
What does the tour consultant interview process look like?
Most tour consultant interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your travel knowledge and sales background. A second round typically involves a panel or hiring manager interview where you walk through how you'd design an itinerary or handle a difficult client scenario. Some employers add a short role-play exercise simulating a client consultation. The full process usually moves quickly, often wrapping up within two to three weeks from initial contact.
Where can I find and apply to tour consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to tour consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your destination expertise and preferred work format, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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