Travel Associate
About McCabe World Travel
McCabe World Travel is a boutique agency of travel experts who specialize in exceptionally curated, bespoke travel experiences. Our team crafts transformative travel itineraries, tailored to each individual. The agency, based in McLean, VA, was founded in 1989, and in the 35+ years since, has continuously grown and established itself as a leader in the luxury travel industry. We have relationships with an extensive network of luxury travel leaders across the globe, ensuring the highest quality experiences for our clients. Our experienced advisors have decades of deep and wide-reaching firsthand travel expertise, and are always on the move learning more. We are seeking a detailed and motivated Travel Associate to join our team in a dynamic and prestigious industry where every day brings new opportunities to create unforgettable journeys.
Job Summary
The Travel Associate role is a full-time, hybrid/on-site position that operates within a dynamic and collaborative environment. As a crucial member of our support team, you will work closely with seasoned travel advisors to deliver top-notch service to our clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our travel advisory services while gaining valuable experience in the travel industry.
Responsibilities
- Sales invoicing
- Create detailed itineraries to present to clients
- Track and report sales
- Destination research
- Assist with cruise, hotel, and tour bookings
- Review and prepare final travel documents
- Travel insurance quotes and confirmation for clients
- Review and monitor bookings to ensure seamless itineraries
- Assist clients when Lead Advisor is out of the office
Required Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organization & time-management skills
- Comfortable taking on a variety of tasks at once
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Team player; we are a very dynamic and team-oriented office
Nice to Have
- Previous work in a customer service role
- Personal travel experience
- Experience with Axus, Clientbase, booking engines/GDS
Day-to-day
- This position is based in our headquarters in McLean, VA
- Office hours are 9am-5:30pm Eastern, Monday through Friday (remote Monday and Friday, in-office Tuesday through Thursday once training period is completed)
- Work in a highly connected community of travel industry professionals
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Engaging discussions about travel, destinations, experiences
- Opportunities for career growth within the travel sector
Benefits
- Salary $50,000 annually plus quarterly bonus
- 15 days paid vacation time
- Travel opportunities and familiarization trip time allotment/stipend
- Subsidized health insurance
- Retirement savings plan