Travel Agent – Bettendorf, IA

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! Join the team committed to driving your career forward. Job Type: Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Hourly Job Description: $1,500 to $3,000 Signing Bonus - amount is dependent on experience. To qualify for the Signing Bonus, applicants must be new to the Auto Club Group (not applied in the last 180 days). There is a 1-year payback clause if employment is terminated prior to completing 12 months of employment. Additional details can be provided by our Recruiting Team at the time of application. Ready to turn your sales skills into a career you love? Join AAA-The Auto Club Group as a Travel Sales Agent and help clients plan unforgettable vacations—no prior travel experience needed. We’re looking for driven, people-focused sales professionals who want to grow in a fast-paced and exciting industry. What We Offer: - Competitive base pay + uncapped commission + performance bonuses - Average annual earnings up to $40,000 - $87,000+ (based on experience/tenure) - Unlimited Commissions on travel sales - Guaranteed Commission Payouts, We Invest in Your Success - Additional commissions on membership and credit card sales - Special Performance Incentives from ACG and Partners - Quarterly New Hire On-Pace Bonus - Non-exempt (eligible for overtime) - Offers a structured career path paired with an uncapped commission model - growth and earnings are performance driven Competitive benefits packages: - Medical, dental and vision benefits - 401k Match - Paid parental leave and adoption assistance - Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, CEO days, and floating holidays - Paid volunteer day annually - Tuition assistance program, professional certification reimbursement program and other professional development opportunities - AAA Membership - Discounts, perks, and rewards and much more Exclusive Travel Perks: - Industry-leading exclusive Preferred Partner discounted rates and member benefits to help close the sale - AAA Members travel more than average consumers - FREE LEADS - Prioritizing leads with the highest likelihood to travel - In-office travel events and walk-in traffic drive sales daily - Direct-to-consumer marketing for Travel Agents - Inside Support structure to reduce administrative work - Air Desk and Inside Sales Agents - Interactive group system providing seamless booking process - Travel Partner Training Certifications provided (free) - Travel benefits for completing online training programs (can result in free or reduced travel) - Familiarization tours and cruises offered through developmental programs (100% free) - International Airlines Travel Agent Network Card (IATAN) Benefits include: - Hotel and car rental discounts - Deeply discounted rates by cruise and tour partners - Complimentary membership with American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) - Established brand that has been around for over 100 years. Our members know and trust us! - Awarded ‘USA Today Top workplaces’ 4 years in a row - Career advancement opportunities What You’ll Do as a Field Travel Agent: - Generate new sales, retain existing members, and grow ACG’s overall book of business through our multiple product offerings - Drive new business with competitive products and help retain The Auto Club Groups 14+ million members - Establish and grow mutually beneficial relationships with AAA Members to maximize their member experience and use of AAA benefits, leading to profitable sales, revenue growth, and repeat travel bookings - Achieve assigned travel, membership, and credit card sales goals - Sell cruises, tours, hotel accommodations, air travel, car rental, travel insurance, AAA credit cards, AAA memberships, and related travel products and services - Prepare complex and/or large-scale domestic and international travel packages - Complete reservations and advise clients regarding documentation requirements - Make necessary travel arrangements (i.e. reservations, collect money, and process documents) - Receive and champion customer concerns through to resolution - Ask for referrals, build and grow a book of client business by utilizing the AAA ACG lead system - Proactively learn and utilize AAA ACG digital and communication technologies to achieve objectives What it’s like to work for The Auto Club Group: - Serve our members by making their satisfaction our highest priority - Do what’s right by sustaining an open, honest, and ethical work environment - Lead in everything we do by offering best-in-class products, benefits, and services - ACG values our employees by seeking the best talent, rewarding high performance, and holding ourselves accountable Who We Are: Become a part of something bigger. The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second-largest AAA club in North America. By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance. When you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same wholehearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other. We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger. To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com Important Note: ACG’s compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable, and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short- and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas in which ACG operates. Salary at the time of offer is determined based on these and other factors associated with the job and job level. The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements. The Auto Club Group and all its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within...