Overview
travel agent Jobs in Whitehorse, YT at Arctic Range Adventure Ltd.
Full job description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Asset languages
Japanese
Spanish; Castilian
Tasks
Supervise clerical staff or other travel counsellors
Investigate new travel areas, hotels and other amenities
Manage difficult situations with customers
Perform general office duties
Sell travel products and travel insurance
Use principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services, which include marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Provide customers with travel information and other details such as regulations, duty free allowances, health risks and requirements, attractions and special events
Calculate costs, process refunds and attend to other financial transactions
Attend to cancellations and schedule changes
Develop contact lists
Make transportation and accommodation reservations using computerized reservation and ticketing system
Provide travel information to clients regarding destinations, transportation, accommodation options and travel costs
Computer and technology knowledge
Travel software packages
MS Office
Travel bookings
Business travel
Government travel
Leisure travel
Individual travel
Group travel
Domestic travel
International travel
Adventure travel
Geographical areas of specialization
Canada
Transportation/travel information
Willing to travel
Willing to travel cross-border
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Tight deadlines
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Sitting
Work under pressure
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Team building opportunities
Title: travel agent
Company: Arctic Range Adventure Ltd.
Location: Whitehorse, YT
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