Leisure Travel Agent

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Grand Island, 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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Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: <span class="text" title=""><span class="text" title="">The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 9 million members and customers across 11 states and 2 U.S. territories through the AAA, Meemic and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.&nbsp;<br /><br /><span id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1571.row1" class="text" title=""><span style="font-size: medium;">The Auto Club Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits packages including a base salary with performance based incentives; medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, 401(k), generous time off, a complimentary AAA Membership and much more!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Work Environment: </span></span></span>Works indoors in a temperature controlled office environment.<span id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1513.row1" class="text" title=""><br /></span>
Responsibilities: <p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><u>Primary Duties and Responsibilities (details of the basic job functions):</u></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Sell travel packages in all product categories, to include the preparation of complex itineraries with a mix of products.&nbsp; Actively solicit and promote new travel business.&nbsp; Advise on best value, location, and mode of travel to meet client needs and develop book of business.&nbsp; Complete reservations and advise clients regarding documentation requirements.&nbsp; Consummate sale by making necessary travel arrangements (i.e. reservation, collection of money, and processing of documents).&nbsp; Receive and resolve related customer concerns.&nbsp; Build and grow a book of client business.&nbsp; May oversee the daily travel operation in an assigned location.</p> <div>&nbsp;<br /><span class="text" title=""><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Ability to:</span></strong><br /></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Capture travel related information into reservation/financial system.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Communicate effectively in a work environment, the public and travel vendors.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Perform basic mathematical calculations including percentages to complete travel sales transactions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Work irregular hours.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Achieve sales goals.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Manage time effectively.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Problem solves and exhibit critical thinking.</span></li> </ul> </div>
Requirements: <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1544.row1" class="inlinepanel" style="display: inline;" title=""> <div><strong>Preferred:</strong></div> <div><strong>Experience with/in:</strong></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Galileo Focalpoint/Viewpoint to book domestic/international air, car and hotel</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Travelport Cruise</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplier websites to book tours/cruises</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Travel experience to include:</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cruising and tours</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Independent domestic and internationally</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="subtitle">Qualifications</span></strong></p> </div> <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1528.row1" class="contentlinepanel" title=""> <p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><u>Required Qualifications (these are the minimum requirements to qualify):</u></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Successful completion of an approved travel school or two or more years&rsquo; experience as a travel agent.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Certification from Institute: Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Certified Travel Counselor (CTC), Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE), Lifestyle Specialist (LS), Destination Specialist (DS), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC), Master Cruise Counselor (MCC), tourist board and vendor sponsored certifications, tourist board and vendor sponsored certifications, Advanced Sales Training and Advanced Prospecting Training.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Experience in/with planning and booking travel packages containing a mix of products including domestic and international products</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong>&nbsp;Advanced Knowledge of:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sales and prospecting techniques.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Customer relationship skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Various travel systems including: airline reservation systems to book.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Domestic/international air, car and hotel.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Travelport to book cruises.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplier websites to book tours.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Agent Max to secure insurance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Monetary requirements and cancellation/change penalties.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Travel regulations including A.R.C. (Airline Reporting Corporation) and I.A.T.A.N. (International Association of Travel Agency Network).</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Internet sites for research and booking capabilities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Domestic and international preferred products and suppliers. &nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">PC software applications including Microsoft Office.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Airline rules, regulations. &nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Travel protection insurance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">World geography/events.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <div> <div><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Important Note:</strong>&nbsp;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></div> </div> </div>