Senior Travel Advisor managing a team at a boutique travel consultancy in Toronto. Overseeing luxury travel planning cycles for discerning clients and providing exceptional service.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support to the agency owner.
Assist in managing the travel advisor team and the agency’s portfolio of discerning luxury travelers.
Oversee a team of travel advisors.
Source and quote properties, create proposals, manage the CRM system.
Book and confirm all trip elements, and manage the full travel planning cycle and timelines.
Provide occasional backup assistance to the air department.
Liaise with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO.
Oversee the full travel planning cycle, including tracking proposals, following up on inquiries, payments, trip accessories, and pre-arrival communications.
Coordinate and secure travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, transfers, flights, and other travel services as directed.
Prepare and process client and vendor payments and related documentation for accounting; prepare client invoices.
Collect all vendor confirmations and vouchers, and prepare final trip documentation.
Handle concierge requests including dining, entertainment & ground transportation.
Correspond with suppliers to coordinate bespoke travel arrangements.
Conduct quality control checks on all itineraries prior to publishing them.
Reconfirm trip elements prior to client departure.
Manage calendar of pre and post trip reminders including sending out pre-departure information, final payments, cancellation deadlines, and final documents.
Utilize Sabre system and other relevant tools to research, book, and manage travel arrangements.
Maintain up-to-date client information, preferences, and travel history in the CRM system.
Stay informed about industry trends, luxury travel experiences, and destination information to provide expert advice to clients.
Assist with ticketing and flight-related inquiries when necessary.
Other duties as required.
Requirements
Previous experience as a travel advisor and managing teams is highly desirable.
Proficiency in using Sabre or other travel booking systems is required.
Extremely organized and detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Strong work ethic who identifies opportunities to take on more and streamline systems and processes where possible.
Positive attitude with passion for travel.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to confidently interact with clients, providing excellent service and resolving issues with professionalism and diplomacy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage teams.
Tech-savviness and proficiency in using productivity tools, travel booking programs, Social media platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
Resourcefulness and ability to work independently, taking ownership of tasks and delivering high-quality results within deadlines.
A passion for travel, a good understanding of luxury travel experiences, and a continuous desire to stay informed about new destinations and industry trends.
TICO Certification is required (must be certified within one month of start date)
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