Leisure Travel Agent

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Omaha, NE

The Auto Club Group (NE)

<p>ACG and the Cornhusker Motor Club Foundation are proud recipients of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health Community Public Health award. Nominated by the Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Task Force, this award recognizes organizations strongly committed to enhancing the safety of families and was presented during the annual Board of Health Awards Luncheon.</p> <p>"We are privileged to accept this award on behalf of the Auto Club Group, the Cornhusker Motor Club Foundation, and our employees who support our traffic safety initiatives and events," said Rose White, Nebraska Public Affairs Director. &nbsp;"To be recognized for the vital role we play in changing community health and safety outcomes by working to reduce the number of children injured and killed in motor vehicle crashes is truly an honor."</p> <p>&nbsp;"We graciously accept this award in exchange of our commitment that we will continue our efforts to make roadways safer for all Nebraskans," said White.</p> http://nebraska.aaa.com/

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Overview: <p><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Work Environment</span></u><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">:</span></u></p> <div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Limited travel to industry seminars, training, shows, events and Continuous Education opportunities.&nbsp; Branch hours vary by location and may include evenings and weekends.<br /><br /></span></span></span> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">In order to provide qualified&nbsp;Leisure Travel Agents&nbsp;candidates for multiple positions, The Auto Club Group keeps a roster of interested applicants.&nbsp;If you are interested and fulfill the&nbsp;minimum requirements, please complete&nbsp;apply online.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Registration into the Pipeline Roster&nbsp;does not constitute&nbsp;any form of a commitment on the part of&nbsp;The Auto Club Group. This roster is&nbsp;valid for&nbsp;6 months. Candidates&nbsp;may be required to re-apply again after 6 months the of initial date of registration to be considered as an active pipeline applicant.</span></p> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
Responsibilities: <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Sales position engaged in selling travel to Members and nonmembers utilizing Professional Selling Skills.&nbsp; Actively pursuing opportunities to establish and strengthen customer relationships through selling and consulting.&nbsp; Supporting all ACG Branded Products and Services in a professional and service oriented manner.&nbsp;</span><br /> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Utilizes Professional Selling skills from beginning to end to determine client&rsquo;s vacation needs, create a memorable vacation, close the sale and build customer relationships. Provides outstanding customer service through product knowledge, industry news and destination expertise.&nbsp; Sells AAA Branded Products &amp; Services and ACG preferred Suppliers. Proactively seeks sales opportunities through various avenues to include, walk-ins, outbound client calling, client retention, self-marketing and customer referrals. Meets and exceeds Minimum Adjusted Sales Goals.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Supports and embraces AAA Auto Club Group Preferred Supplier program, AAA Branded Product &amp; Services, preferred automation methods and all other Travel Agency strategy initiatives. Proactively works travel campaigns and leads provided through Lead Management system.&nbsp; Utilizes task management to support the sales process and complete system generated tasks in a timely manner.&nbsp; Participates in travel industry programs, product and supplier training, ACG specific training programs and Continuing Education opportunities to increase knowledge becoming &ldquo;the source&rdquo; to clients for all their travel needs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Ensures all Accounting documents, client files and POC profiles are completed accurately and timely.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Participates in all trade show functions, and other promotional events as created by Auto Club Group to increase sales and promote travel products.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Preferred Qualifications</span></u><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">:</span></u></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Travel school graduate preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Travel sales experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">CRM</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;systems experience preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Galileo experience preferred</span></li> </ul> <p><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Education (include minimum education and any licensing/certifications):</span></u></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">High school diploma or the equivalent.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Must qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses required for selling and/or servicing Auto Club Group products.</span></li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Experience:</span></u></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">At least 2 years professional sales experience</span></li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge and Skills:</span></u></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Ability to aggressively pursue sales through proactive marketing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Effective skills to build long term customer relationships.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Excellent customer service skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Computer and Internet Skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Ability to manage time in a fast paced environment while maintaining high quality results</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></div> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Important Note: The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job.&nbsp; This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">The Auto Club Group, and all of its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.&nbsp; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></p>