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Bring Your Sales Expertise to an Exciting Career in Travel!
Do you love exploring new places and sharing your experiences? At AAA Club Alliance , we’re looking for enthusiastic, sales-driven individuals who want to help others create unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you're a seasoned travel professional or just starting your journey, if you excel in sales and customer service, have a passion for learning, and embrace new technology, this role is for you!
For over 100 years, we've been the go-to travel experts as we’ve continued to evolve to meet the needs of modern travelers. Join a dynamic sales team known for providing world-class service , while you make our clients’ travel dreams come true.
What You’ll Do as an AAA Associate Retail Travel Agent
- Craft unforgettable domestic and international travel experiences-cruises, land tours, flights, hotels, and more.
- Use your personal travel experiences to inspire and guide clients.
- Build long-term relationships, turning first-time clients into loyal travelers.
- Leverage AAA’s established travel strategy to maximize success and achieve your sales goals.
- Process bookings, payments, and travel documentation while ensuring compliance with ARC, DOT, and AAA policies.
- Educate clients on AAA benefits, including exclusive travel perks and the AAA-branded credit card.
- Resolve client concerns under management guidance. Attend promotional events, training, and familiarization trips to stay ahead in the industry.
Why AAA? Your Career, Your Adventure!
- Training & Growth: Whether you're new to the industry or an experienced pro, we invest in your success with expert-led training and coaching. This position offers a path for career growth. Through structured training, mentorship, ongoing learning, and required certification, you can advance to a Retail Travel Agent role. Beyond that, we also offer a Senior Retail Travel Agent level, providing continued opportunities for professional development.
- Exclusive Perks: Company-sponsored IATAN cards for travel discounts + personal travel opportunities at exclusive rates.
- Paid Educational Trips: Explore destinations firsthand and build your expertise.
- No Sundays: Enjoy a consistent schedule with Sundays off!
- Convenient Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–6 PM, and Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM (37.5-hour work week).
Store Location: 7009 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294
Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits
- Base Salary: The starting base compensation for this position is $ 16.37 to $21/hourly. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
- Monthly Incentives: This position is eligible to earn incentive pay with an average payout of $550 - $1,100 per month, after approximately 6 months of employment.
- Paid Time Off: 3+ weeks accrued in your first year.
- Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or travel school graduate preferred).
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of retail experience required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a retail/leisure travel agent (or other comparable travel experience) preferred.
- Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills, strong organizational ability, proficiency with travel booking systems and web-based applications, and working knowledge of geography.
- Certifications: Certified Travel Associate (CTA) designation required within two years of hire. The company covers the cost of the program and testing and provides paid time to complete the certification.
- Satisfactory Background: Satisfactory pre-employment and post-employment screening results including criminal, drug, and state and/or vendor specific screenings. This may include ability to obtain necessary Membership license (or others) as required to perform the essential functions of the position.
At AAA, we’re passionate about travel, exceptional service, and career growth. If you're ready to turn your love of adventure into a fulfilling career, apply today!
Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
- Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave
- 401k plan with company match up to 7%
- 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year
- Paid company holidays
- Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year
- Free AAA Membership
- Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- And MORE! Check out our Benefits Page for more information
ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
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SalesBring Your Sales Expertise to an Exciting Career in Travel!
Do you love exploring new places and sharing your experiences? At AAA Club Alliance , we’re looking for enthusiastic, sales-driven individuals who want to help others create unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you're a seasoned travel professional or just starting your journey, if you excel in sales and customer service, have a passion for learning, and embrace new technology, this role is for you!
For over 100 years, we've been the go-to travel experts as we’ve continued to evolve to meet the needs of modern travelers. Join a dynamic sales team known for providing world-class service , while you make our clients’ travel dreams come true.
What You’ll Do as an AAA Associate Retail Travel Agent
- Craft unforgettable domestic and international travel experiences-cruises, land tours, flights, hotels, and more.
- Use your personal travel experiences to inspire and guide clients.
- Build long-term relationships, turning first-time clients into loyal travelers.
- Leverage AAA’s established travel strategy to maximize success and achieve your sales goals.
- Process bookings, payments, and travel documentation while ensuring compliance with ARC, DOT, and AAA policies.
- Educate clients on AAA benefits, including exclusive travel perks and the AAA-branded credit card.
- Resolve client concerns under management guidance. Attend promotional events, training, and familiarization trips to stay ahead in the industry.
Why AAA? Your Career, Your Adventure!
- Training & Growth: Whether you're new to the industry or an experienced pro, we invest in your success with expert-led training and coaching. This position offers a path for career growth. Through structured training, mentorship, ongoing learning, and required certification, you can advance to a Retail Travel Agent role. Beyond that, we also offer a Senior Retail Travel Agent level, providing continued opportunities for professional development.
- Exclusive Perks: Company-sponsored IATAN cards for travel discounts + personal travel opportunities at exclusive rates.
- Paid Educational Trips: Explore destinations firsthand and build your expertise.
- No Sundays: Enjoy a consistent schedule with Sundays off!
- Convenient Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–6 PM, and Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM (37.5-hour work week).
Store Location: 7009 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294
Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits
- Base Salary: The starting base compensation for this position is $ 16.37 to $21/hourly. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
- Monthly Incentives: This position is eligible to earn incentive pay with an average payout of $550 - $1,100 per month, after approximately 6 months of employment.
- Paid Time Off: 3+ weeks accrued in your first year.
- Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or travel school graduate preferred).
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of retail experience required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a retail/leisure travel agent (or other comparable travel experience) preferred.
- Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills, strong organizational ability, proficiency with travel booking systems and web-based applications, and working knowledge of geography.
- Certifications: Certified Travel Associate (CTA) designation required within two years of hire. The company covers the cost of the program and testing and provides paid time to complete the certification.
- Satisfactory Background: Satisfactory pre-employment and post-employment screening results including criminal, drug, and state and/or vendor specific screenings. This may include ability to obtain necessary Membership license (or others) as required to perform the essential functions of the position.
At AAA, we’re passionate about travel, exceptional service, and career growth. If you're ready to turn your love of adventure into a fulfilling career, apply today!
Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
- Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave
- 401k plan with company match up to 7%
- 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year
- Paid company holidays
- Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year
- Free AAA Membership
- Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- And MORE! Check out our Benefits Page for more information
ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
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Who's Hiring
- AAA Club Alliance13
- Olsson2
- Travel + Leisure2
- Capital One1
- Costco Wholesale1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel agent jobs.
- 1-3 years of experience with a global distribution system such as Sabre, Amadeus, or Galileo
- Proven ability to book and manage complex domestic and international itineraries
- Strong knowledge of airline, hotel, cruise, and car rental supplier policies
- Travel and Tourism management degree, diploma, or equivalent vocational certification
- ASTA membership or The Travel Institute CTA or CTC designation preferred
- Familiarity with travel insurance products and documentation requirements for international travel
Tips for Your Travel Agent Job Search
Tailor your resume to booking volume
Travel agent job listings often ask for annual booking volume or GDS transaction counts. Pull those numbers from your work history and put them in your resume's work experience bullets so hiring managers can gauge your output immediately.
Earn a GDS certification before applying
Most corporate and mid-size agency roles require hands-on proficiency in a global distribution system. Completing a recognized Sabre, Amadeus, or Galileo certification before you apply removes the most common early-stage rejection reason for travel agent candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists travel agent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target niche specializations in your cover letter
Generic cover letters get skipped fast. If you have experience with luxury, adventure, or corporate travel, name the specific niche in your first paragraph and connect it to the agency's client base. Employers hiring for a specialty want proof you already know their market.
Prepare for a live itinerary exercise
Many travel agent interviews include a timed practical test where you build a multi-stop itinerary from a client brief. Practice constructing complete, costed itineraries in your preferred booking tool before the interview so the format doesn't slow you down.
Negotiate your host-agency split rate early
If you're joining as an independent contractor under a host agency, the commission split rate is negotiable at the offer stage, not after you start. Know your preferred split before the offer conversation and ask about override commissions on volume thresholds.
Travel Agent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most travel agents?
The most active employers for travel agents right now are AAA Club Alliance, Olsson, and Travel + Leisure, and the most openings are in Ohio, New York, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate travel management companies and large leisure agencies typically post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many travel agent jobs are remote?
About 57% of travel agent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in leisure and vacation planning roles where client interactions happen by phone or video. Corporate travel and VIP concierge roles are more likely to require in-office presence for account management and supplier meetings.
How do you become a travel agent?
Start by completing a Travel and Tourism certificate or diploma program, or pursue an industry certification such as the CTA from The Travel Institute. Build GDS proficiency in Sabre, Amadeus, or Galileo through vendor training programs. Apply to entry-level positions at host agencies or retail travel agencies, where you gain supplier knowledge and booking experience before moving into independent or specialized roles.
Can you get hired as a travel agent with no experience?
Yes, entry-level travel agent roles exist specifically for candidates without direct booking experience. Agencies prioritize strong customer service skills, geographic knowledge, and self-motivated learning. Completing a free or low-cost GDS training course before you apply, and demonstrating personal travel knowledge or a passion for a specific niche like cruises or destination weddings, strengthens an entry-level application considerably.
What does the travel agent interview process look like?
Most travel agent interviews involve a phone or video screen focused on customer service scenarios, followed by an in-person or virtual panel interview with a hiring manager and sometimes a senior agent. Candidates are frequently given a practical component, such as building a sample itinerary or responding to a client complaint scenario. Niche agency roles may also include a supplier knowledge quiz.
Where can I find and apply to travel agent jobs?
You can find and apply to travel agent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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