Groups Specialist

Groups Specialist (Europe, South Pacific, Asia, Latin American or North American Specialists)

Job Type: Full time Permanent

Location: Hybrid - Toronto / Vancouver or remote if not within commuting distance of offices

Reporting to: Groups Sales & Reservations Manager

Our Groups Specialists channel their love of travel to advise and create customized travel experiences for all types of group travel. You will be joining a dedicated team of passionate travellers and sales experts.

• Draw on your proven sales performance to convert enquiries into unique group bookings, utilizing effective qualifying, follow up, and quote management processes.
• Ensure all bookings are processed with careful attention to detail, maintaining administrative tasks and all aspect of the proposal & quoting process through to travel.
• Communicate our products and dedication to service through email, telephone, online chat and video calls
• Proactively engage with travel agents and group leaders to monitor group growth, identify opportunities to increase participation, and provide sales support and strategies to help achieve the desired group size.
• Confidently present customized group itineraries to travel agents, group leaders, and prospective travellers, highlighting the unique experiences and value of each journey
• Develop long-lasting connections with your customers, creating referrals and repeat business.
• You will channel your immense love of travel and your personal experiences abroad to advise and create customized travel itineraries. Your carefully planned itineraries will include anything from a trip to the Australian outback, golf games on the link course in Victoria, a circumnavigation cruise of Iceland, a “foodie” tour in Italy or maybe a religious pilgrimage to Portugal all dependent on which region you represent
• Demonstrate and uphold Goway’s GLOBAL values in every customer interaction, team collaboration, and aspect of your daily work.

• Sales Experience. You have demonstrated experience working in a sales environment and have knowledge of the travel industry. You know how to anticipate desires and close sales.
• A Drive for Success. You have the attitude and tools necessary to accomplish tasks proactively and are motivated by goals and sales targets. You work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Customer Service & Communication. You are adept at tailoring products to people’s specific needs and you understand that the relationship with the customer is paramount.
• You are organized, have excellent time management skills, and are able to multi-task and move through different areas of your job—including handling new enquiries, follow ups, and processing documentation.
• An Appetite for Knowledge. You are always hungry to learn more about the job and destinations you sell.
• A Technical Mind & GDS Experience. You work efficiently. You have Airline knowledge (preferable Amadeus) as well as an understanding of reservations systems.
• A Team Player. You understand that success is sweeter when it’s achieved alongside passionate individuals who share your values.

Imagine working for a company where your career feels like an adventure. At Goway, you’ll join a global community that supports one another:

• We offer a competitive salary accompanied by performance incentives, and we place real importance on time away from work, such as paid personal days for when life calls for them and your birthday off each year.
• Our commitment to professional growth means you’ll have access to continuous learning and industry-leading training that keeps you at the forefront of travel innovation.
• You’ll enjoy generous paid time off, including [three] weeks…