Travel Agent
4 weeks ago
AMA
PLANNING dreams, FULFILLING BUCKET LISTS, ALL WHILE EARNING INCREDIBLE revenue LIFE’S ONE BIG vacation FOR YOU.
Are you looking for a career in travel running your own business, either full time or on the side? You’re passionate about travel and love the idea of helping others see the world – whether it’s an exotic and far-off destination or a road trip to a provincial park. You’re a planner, and you know how to make every trip a great and memorable experience. You know that even the smallest details matter and you go out of your way to make sure every one of them is covered. You know how to get the best deals and understand the importance of being organized and on time (because you know it’s important to fellow travellers). You’re self-driven, motivated, and like to be rewarded for your hard work – and the potential to earn uncapped revenue with great travel perks is the name of your game You care about those you interact with, and values align with ours.
We would support your self-driven training path to become a travel counsellor, the guidance and direction you need to get your small business started, and back your home business with the trust of the AMA brand. When you become a contracted travel agent for AMA Travel, you’ll enjoy the freedom of being your own boss, with the safety net of working with the largest retail travel agency in the province.
As an AMA Contracted Travel Agent, you’ll mitigate the risks of starting a small business while enjoying the rewards of helping your friends, family and clients explore the world —giving them the inspiration to travel. We’ll provide you with best-in-class technology, a training plan, along with the flexibility to set your own schedule.
Learn more about this exciting career here:
THE PERKS
COMPENSATION – A rewarding career, or a part time hobby, with an earning potential that matches your ambition
Competitive 70/30% revenue split Access to travel rates and familiarization tripsSUPPORT – Have the confidence to start your own small travel business backed by the team at AMA.
As a successful applicant, we have a team of support staff to lead you through the onboarding process and build connections with other contractors at AMA TravelFLEXIBILITY – Be your own boss with your own schedule
Make your own hours and find the work-life balance you’ve been craving. The autonomy and freedom of operating your own small business, backed by the brand and support of AMA.WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A TRAVEL CONTRACTED AGENT:
Help your clients find the destinations, transportation and accommodation that are best suited to their needs and budgets, along with any other travel options they’ll need along the way. Develop and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers. Manage travel reservations and other trip details. Strive to get the best possible value for your clients. Provide exceptional service aligned with AMA’s service promise. Be there for your clients before, during & after their trip. Build your business through your own marketing activities – referrals, social media, friends and family, community events.OUR PROCESS:
Step 1 – Apply online to register your interest. We encourage you to include a cover letter and resume describing your interest in this career, your passion for any aspects of the home business model, and any relatable experience that will help you hit the ground running Our host agency support team will review and contact you if you meet the requirements to schedule an introduction and explain more about our host agency model.
Step 2 – Once you are successful going through our initial introduction and if there is interest on both sides to proceed, we will schedule a formal interview time and move to the next step.
Step 3 – Following the successful completion of the formal job interview a criminal background check will be completed and provided that is successful you will move to the next step.
Step 4 – AMA will review the training path with for the self-study training materials. This can take upwards of 4-12 weeks depending on your level of current experience as a travel agent.
Step 5 - We’ll help you get started with setting up your small business. This is when you’ll need to get started with the following:
You’ll obtain the required Errors and Omissions insurance coverage for independent travel agents. AMA Travel will provide you with the contacts and the estimated cost is $700 per year. You’ll obtain the required Alberta Insurance Council license to sell travel insurance in Alberta, to sell to Alberta residents. AMA Travel will provide you with the process and the estimated cost is $150 per year. You’ll meet with your financial advisor/lawyer to determine the best small business set up for you or set up a small business through a registry (incorporation) at an estimated cost of $550.Step 6 – Provide you with access and training on our internal systems and processes for you to book travel, build client files, review your sales reporting etc.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
You have a high school diploma plus some post-secondary travel education would be an asset. You’re no newbie – you’ve already got some solid travel experience under your belt. You have a good understanding of technology systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn to use many other technical systems. You’re totally up-to-speed on the latest international travel products, destinations and services. You’ve got strong communications and sales skills, and a commitment to building your book of business.-
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