Travel Consultant

Travel Consultant

A love of travel attracts many people to this field, but to succeed a Travel Consultant must be passionate about travel and possess strong sales drive, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, and proficiency in using computers and various programs. Good written and oral communication skills and willingness for continuous learning are essential.

• Sells international and domestic travel packages, including cruises, land packages, itineraries, air, car, and hotel.
• Shares knowledge and expertise from personal experiences or education study trips.
• Develops long‑standing relationships with members and builds referral and repeat business.
• Makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience exceeds expectations and is tailored to members’ expectations.
• Cross sells relevant products to enhance the trip experience, such as AAA Member Rewards Credit Card and identity theft referrals.

For the right individual, this opportunity will be a career path for future leadership. As you progress, you will be evaluated for proficiencies in sales, customer service, administration, operations, up‑selling, cross‑selling and meeting goals. Successful completion of evaluations may lead to continued growth opportunities into leadership roles.

• High school diploma required; preference for a 2‑ or 4‑year college degree.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• Two to five years of sales experience in a performance‑driven environment, with success measured by sales productivity.
• Strong closing skills and proven ability to meet or exceed monthly sales targets.

Other qualifications:

• Passion for travel, not just a hobby.
• Availability to work most Saturdays and some evenings.
• Completion of the Travel Consultant Trainee program, which includes travel for training.
• Computer savvy, able to navigate multiple systems and web browsers, Microsoft Office, and type at least 30 words per minute.
• Comfortable with paperwork, highly organized.

Travel Consultants start at $23.50 per hour with structured, hands‑on training to build skills and sales confidence. As they progress through a defined ramp‑up period and grow their pipeline, earnings increase. Once fully established and meeting sales goals, Travel Advisors typically earn $55,000–$65,000 annually through base pay and incentives, with top performers exceeding $85,000+ in an uncapped commission structure.

• Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and pension.
• Tuition assistance.
• Floating holidays and paid time off for community volunteer programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more.

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization participates in E‑Verify. The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).