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Posted by: Canada One Travel Company Inc.

Job Description

Travel agent 

 

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages

  • Hindi
  • Vietnamese
  • Cantonese
  • Philippine languages
  • Mandarin

Work setting

  • Corporation or company ticket office

Tasks

  • Manage difficult situations with customers
  • Perform general office duties
  • Sell travel products and travel insurance
  • Prepare marketing materials
  • Provide customers with travel information and other details such as regulations, duty free allowances, health risks and requirements, attractions and special events
  • Calculate costs, process refunds and attend to other financial transactions
  • Attend to cancellations and schedule changes
  • Develop contact lists
  • Make transportation and accommodation reservations using computerized reservation and ticketing system
  • Provide travel information to clients regarding destinations, transportation and accommodation options and travel costs, and recommend suitable products

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Travel software packages
  • MS Office
  • Sabre

Travel bookings

  • Business travel
  • Government travel
  • Leisure travel
  • Individual travel
  • Group travel
  • Domestic travel
  • International travel
  • Adventure travel
  • Cruise ship

Type of experience

  • Call centre

Geographical areas of specialization

  • Canada
  • United States
  • Western Europe
  • Central Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Northern Europe
  • Mexico and Central America
  • South America
  • Caribbean
  • Africa
  • North Pacific
  • South Pacific
  • Asia

Area of specialization

  • Sales

Economic specialization

  • Retail business

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
  • Work under pressure
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Commission
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

How to apply

By email

ota@canada-one.com

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience

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