About

• As a key member of the Leisure Sales team, the Leisure Travel Advisor will be
• responsible for managing clients' trips from trip inspiration to trip
• conclusion.  

• This role will work closely with a team of travel professionals and report to
• the Regional Manager. 

• In-office position in Cambridge, ON. 

• Expedition Expectations  

• * Provide leisure travel sales by building a clientele of new and existing
• business  
• * Have a keen sense of customer service, surprising and delighting clients 
• * Problem solve and advocate for clients with our suppliers. 
• * Build a client base through Virtuoso marketing, local events, and personal
• networking  
• * Sell DT strategic supplier products  
• * Plan detailed multi-country itineraries, analyze different air routing for
• price and schedule and arrange travel accommodations and services  
• * Research and provide solutions to client travel-related problems  
• * Provide excellent customer services to internal and external clients  
• * Continued education via Virtuoso Travel Academy, internal programs, and
• travel  
• * Follow design templates to create client documents for before, during, and
• after trips.  
• * Comfortable in a sales environment with strategic sales goals. 

• Passport to Success  

• * 2+ years travel agency or travel advising experience an asset 
• * TICO certification 
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software 
• * Demonstrated professional customer service skills 
• * The capability of maintaining a favorable company image when interfacing with
• outside sources 
• * Proven pursuit of learning and self-development 
• * Ability to demonstrate personal and organizational integrity 
• * The capability of working in a team environment supporting management and
• staff, following policies, providing feedback, assisting in special projects,
• and taking on additional responsibility 
• * Effective oral and written communications skills 
• * Organizational skills that result in high productivity 
• * Must be able to lawfully work within Canada 

• Going the Extra Mile  

• * Familiar with Virtuoso 
• * Client Base knowledge 
• * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business education preferred 

• Embark on the next step in your career journey with Direct Travel!  

• As one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies (TMC) in the world,
• Direct Travel is committed to reimagining what is possible for the industry,
• including business travel, personalized experiences, and meetings & events.
• Under the forward-thinking direction of our experienced leadership team, we are
• rapidly expanding and leveraging next-generation technologies to deliver on our
• vision for The Perfect Trip. This is your opportunity to grow your career and be
• part of a dynamic team that is setting the new standard of travel and service
• excellence. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready for what’s next,
• we’d love for you to join us!  

• Benefits Onboard  

• In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers an
• employee rewards and recognitions program, Total Rewards Package which includes
• Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.  

• Our Brand Voyage: Direct Travel  

• Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. By
• leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct
• Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in
• terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost
• savings. The company is led by CEO Christal Bemont and Executive Chairman Steve
• Singh, noted business investor and founder of Concur. Direct Travel has offices
• in over 80 locations and is currently ranked among the top providers of travel
• on Travel Weekly’s Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com
• [https://www.dt.com/].  

• Direct Travel is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer  

• If you're ready to chart a new course and advance your career with the valuable
• moments and travel experiences that await, we welcome you to submit your resume
• for consideration at Direct Travel. 

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• Qualifications

• * 5+ years leisure industry experience.
• * 3+ years GDS (Apollo or Sabre) experience.
• * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business education preferred
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• * GDS Experience with Apollo or Sabre
• * Demonstrated professional customer service skills
• * Ability to work nights and weekends when needed
• * Capability of maintaining a favorable company image when interfacing with
• outside sources
• * Proven pursuit of learning and self-development
• * Ability to demonstrate personal and organizational integrity
• * Capability of working in a team environment supporting management and staff,
• following policies, providing feedback, assisting in special projects, and
• taking on additional responsibility
• * Effective oral and written communications skills
• * Organizational skills that result in high productivity
• * Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work
• authorization for US
• * This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills,
• duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the position.