Job no: 517243
Brand: Flight Centre
Work type: Hybrid
Location: British Columbia
Categories: Leisure Travel & Retail

Travel Consultant - Victoria It all started with one double decker bus in 1973 \xe2\x80\x93 and over four decades Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has grown to be one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, FCTG has company-owned leisure and corporate travel businesses in 23 countries. We are fellow travellers passionate about helping others see the world. In a nutshell: we\xe2\x80\x99re a family. We have many members from all different backgrounds, and our connections spread to the far reaches of the globe. We work hard, have fun and open up the world for those who want to see. To learn more about Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) click HERE About the opportunity As a Travel Sales Consultant in a customer facing retail store, you will help to plan, book, and coordinate your customers\xe2\x80\x99 next amazing travel experience. You\'ll be working towards KPI\'s and commission targets so building your customer relationships and satisfaction will be critical to your success in this role. Who you are:

• Customer focused
• You obsess over details; take pride in being organized and can juggle competing priorities with the ability to quickly shift gears when needed.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build strong business relationships.
• You embrace egalitarianism, irreverence, and ownership.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment but can also produce quality work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• An attentive listener
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• You have a wealth of international travel experience that you want to share with others
• You are a proactive individual with the desire to take ownership and responsibility of your own client portfolio.
• You are a go-getter who won\xe2\x80\x99t let anything get in the way of your success

Experience & Qualifications:

• 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in travel sales
• Experience with Sabre GDS, advanced computer skills and confidence to learn new systems
• You have achieved your high school diploma or higher
• A track record of meeting goals and/or targets
• International travel experience

Work Perks! - What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you: FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It\xe2\x80\x99s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a hybrid work structure that combines both remote and in-person work.
• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You\'ll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can\xe2\x80\x99t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee giving program
  • Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice Annual Charity Trip
  • DEI education
  • Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising
  • Employee giving program
  • Office Environmental Program
  • 1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year

Benefits Include:

• Generous remuneration structure
• Travel perks/discounts.
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• Generous paid-time off policy
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
• Benefits including vision, medical, and dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP with matching
• Employee Share Plan
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Fun and flexible work environment
• Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation and Brighter Futures program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, Volunteering and Fundraising.
  • Employee giving program
  • Annual Charity Trip
  • Office Environmental Program
  • 1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year
  
  

Location \xe2\x80\x93 Victoria, Canada If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW. The role can be performed onsite, remote or on a hybrid schedule, in compliance with the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Remote and Flexible Work Policy. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group\xe2\x80\x99s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society. We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca