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The Vacation Travel Advisor guides customers through personalized vacation planning, from inbound leads and reservations to post-booking relationships. The role handles domestic and international leisure and corporate travel, including VIP reservations for high-profile executives, and requires discretion with confidential traveler information. The advisor arranges travel and related experiences, provides consultative recommendations, and maintains client relationships while meeting service and performance expectations.
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39639 Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.## Purpose StatementA dynamic individual with exceptional customer service and attention to detail to guide customers in achieving their vacation travel goals. The role is for highly productive, self-motivated, results-driven individuals. The Leisure Travel Advisor creates personalized travel experiences and is responsible for leading prospective clients through the entire sales cycle from inbound lead generation to booking the trip and maintaining the post-booking relationships.Candidate must have flexible working hours, depending on needs of travelers; limited weekend and evening hours may be involved. Responsibilities include corporate and leisure travel for high profile executives - "VIP" travel reservations. The highest level of customer service and attention to detail is required. Understanding that confidentiality is of the utmost importance. All aspects of travel planning will be required - air/hotel/transfers, dinner reservations, show tickets, etc. The candidate must possess a minimum of 5 years Sabre reservation system and verifiable work experience in a travel agency environment. ## Key Accountabilities and Outcomes * Act as the point-of-sale contact and support for Domestic & International travel, arranging both routine and sophisticated travel reservations for air, rail, car, hotel, etc. * Handle the end-to-end booking process including ticketing/exchanging, order fulfillment, quality control, and requested changes. * Act with integrity when handling personal and confidential traveler information. * Provide consultative advice, problem solve solutions, and recommendations. * Use positive telephone/email/chat techniques; act quickly on special customer requests and maintain excellent client relations. * Follow internal compliance and regulatory requirements for all customers. * Proactively support preferred supplier programs and maintain internal and external performance level goals. * Participate in training, supplier, and engagement programs either virtually or in-person as required. * Express passion and energy within the organization and always act according to company Ethics, Values, and Compliance guidelines.## Knowledge, Skills, and Experience * Minimum 5 years' recent/active travel experience including domestic and minimal supervision. * Ability to work independently and in a team with direction from a manager. * Working knowledge of various technology platforms, booking concepts, Microsoft Office tools, email and the likeinternational reservations. * Must possess extensive travel knowledge and first-hand experience. * Relationship with and knowledge of cruise and tour vendors preferred. * Existing ongoing client relationships that result in continued travel. * Ability to convey exceptional customer service through all distribution channels (oral, written, electronic). * Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, as well as initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity. * Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and complete tasks withCompensationIn accordance with state law, the rat or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable esti
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