Travel Advisor Jobs

Description:

Mission:

As first contact for our Sports Travel clients, this position is responsible for domestic and basic international customer travel requests for group travel. Travel requests are received and responded to via all means of business contact (phone, e-mail or portal) for air, hotel and car reservations in an efficient, courteous and timely manner. This position manages all functions relating to the booking, administrative and accounting tasks necessary to process electronic or other travel documents as it relates to customer requests and industry requirements, including support of on-line bookings. This position can be located in the Waterloo, IA office or can work remotely from home.

Outcomes:

• Continuously strives to provide clients with a positive experience, utilizing analytical and strategic skills.
• Communicates effectively and exhibits excellent customer service skills.
• Positively contributes to the team environment.
• We are a team at Short's Travel Management and as such, you may be expected to assist in other departments or handle tasks outside your typical position scope for the benefit of our clients or company.
• Understands the importance of quality and accountability with regards to revenue generating tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a good team player; dependable and reliable; flexible with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge, skills and abilities utilizing industry and proprietary technology, including Smartpoint/Apollo.

Key Competencies

• Objective Listening
• People-centric Leadership
• Ability to Multi-Task and Prioritize to Meet Deadlines
• Critical Thinking
• Collaborative Style
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Positive Mindset
• Self-motivation / Drive
• Work Ethic / Ownership

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Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• GDS, internet, Online booking tool and portal knowledge
• Microsoft Office skills preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications:

• Flexibility to travel to Waterloo on occasion for training, meetings, or team building activities.
• Smartpoint/Apollo experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a travel consultant; Group/Sports Travel experience preferred.

Compensation & Available Benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Vacation/Earned Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Vision Insurance

Short’s Travel Management (STM) is a family-owned, women-owned, private corporation. We are sports travel experts specializing in team travel, recruiting travel, group hotels, bus charters and air charters servicing hundreds of athletic departments each year. We move more student athletes than any other travel management company. STM’s mission is to enhance the experience of getting there, being there, and coming home. When you win, we all win!

The STM team strives to drive innovation, provide excellent service, and display teamwork, passion and dedication throughout the lifetime of our relationships. STM works with clients to customize travel programs to create efficiencies and maximize the value of our products and services.

Short’s Travel Management is an EOE employer.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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