Do you love crafting perfect travel experiences?
Then you might be the travel expert we’re looking for!
Welcome to Ingrid’s Travel, where we’ve been turning travel dreams into reality since 1983. As a family-run, independent agency, we’ve thrived for nearly four decades by focusing on what matters most: relationships, retention, and referrals.
About Us
At Ingrid’s Travel, we pride ourselves on our independence, which allows us to create truly customized travel experiences. With us, you’ll have the unique opportunity to design travel packages that cater to clients’ desires, not a corporate agenda. Our supportive, family-like work environment fosters collaboration and success, where your passion for travel can flourish.
The Role
As an Expert Travel Consultant, you’ll design bespoke travel experiences that exceed our clients’ expectations. You’ll be the go-to expert for a diverse range of travel products, from luxury cruises to adventure tours and everything in between.
Key Responsibilities
– Provide concierge-level service to our valued clientele
– Design and sell a wide range of travel products, including tailor-made itineraries, packaged holidays, group travel, cruises, destination weddings, and honeymoons
– Book travel using various platforms, coordinating flights, accommodations, transportation, and activities
– Offer comprehensive pre-trip information and proactively suggest value-adding services
– Manage bookings from inquiry to post-trip follow-up
– Contribute to our supportive, collaborative team environment
– Continuously expand your expertise through ongoing education
Qualifications
– 5+ years of recent experience in Canadian retail travel agency sales
– Proven track record of $300,000+ annual sales
– TICO certification (required)
– Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
– Proficiency with travel booking systems and willingness to learn new technologies
– Detail-oriented with a talent for creative problem-solving
– Passion for travel and commitment to superior customer service
– Knowledge of QuickBooks (asset)
– Post-secondary education in Travel and Tourism or related field (asset)
What We Offer
– Competitive salary ($17-$30/hour) with attractive bonus and commission opportunities
– Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off
– Extensive professional development and growth opportunities
– A supportive, family-like work environment that fosters collaboration and success
– The freedom to create truly customized travel experiences for clients
Work Environment
– Full-time or part-time options available
– Typical hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (rotating)
– Schedule may vary based on business needs
– Location: 1822 Whites Road, Unit 26, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 4M1
Join Our Team
If you’re passionate about travel, care about people, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our Indeed company page to apply: https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Ingrid’s-Travel or email your resume to join [at] ingridstravel [dot] com
We look forward to learning more about you!
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Additional Information
Ingrid’s Travel is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. The selected candidate must pass a background check and be legally authorized to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.