Travel Agent Job in North Andover 01845, Massachusetts Us
Job Purpose:
Guides travelers by identifying itineraries; booking reservations.
Duties:
* Clarifies travel preferences by determining travel dates and destination, mode of transportation, and finances.
* Develops itinerary by assembling literature; offering personal experiences; commenting on local customs, points of interest, and special events; answering inquiries; offering suggestions.
* Schedules itinerary by identifying, booking, and confirming route, carriers, lodging, and dining; verifying space and rates; issuing tickets.
* Completes foreign travel requirements by obtaining visa, permit, and medical regulations; completing forms; providing information to obtain currency.
* Prepares travel packet by assembling itinerary, maps, tickets, confirmations, visas and related documents, baggage tags, emergency resources, insurance options, etc.
* Collects payment by entering and verifying scheduled services and charges; computing total; obtaining credit card charge, check, or cash.
* Maintains resource of travel options by traveling carriers and visiting destinations; assembling, filing, and updating directories, brochures, pamphlets, guides, timetables, etc.
* Obtains refunds and adjustments by completing claim forms.
* Promotes travel by selling tour packages and special events; speaking to community groups.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Travel Logistics, Scheduling, Customer Service, Data Entry Skills, Analyzing Information, Dealing with Complexity, Initiative, General Math Skills, Verbal Communication, Planning, Teamwork