Independent Travel Agent (Remote)

The Travel Box International is an award winning leisure travel company specializing in once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Sophisticated and tailored experiences serviced by a team of advisors who are highly specialized in their field. Our team is represented in Africa, Asia, Europe, and The Americas (North, Central & South) giving us the ability to offer services from specialists who not only work in the business, but rather an agency that provides unique and epic experiences around the globe. As a full service travel agency we are looking to hire independent travel advisors (I.T.A.).

If you are passionate about travel, self driven and able to work independently join us as an independent travel advisor and embark on an exciting journey in the travel industry. We provide all the training and certifications you will need to succeed.

This is a fully remote (independent contractor), commission based position as a travel agent. Access to trainings, continual education, marketing platforms, technology and all the support needed to help build your business stream is provided. The I.T.A. will have access to market and sell the most reputable leisure travel suppliers in the industry.

To learn about the position visit link address below:

https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/traveladvisor

Requirements

• ITA (Independent contractor - 1099)
• Market, sell and promote travel
• Create travel itineraries and manage trips
• Earn commissions selling the world's leading travel suppliers
• Access industry leading marketing solutions
• On-going trainings & education
• Generate your own client base
• Offer professional travel services
• Run your own business
• Attend initial training, IGNITE, in Orlando, FL on Aug 5 - 7, 2024

Benefits

• Access to our global network of travel suppliers
• Eligibility for IATA card and benefits
• Competitive commissions
• Access to the Virtuoso luxury travel consortia
• Marketing & social media support
• Office Support to run the day-to-day
• Set your own schedule
• Work anywhere anytime

Important

This is not a salary or hourly position. Independent Travel Advisors (Travel Agents) generate their own business, they get paid when they sell travel, by collecting commissions from the travel suppliers they sell.

All new ITA's are required to complete IGNITE training held in Orlando, FL Aug 5 - 7, 2024 prior to starting. Transportation and/or accommodations to attend the training event in Orlando is the responsibility of the individual and will not be covered by the company.

To learn more about IGNITE training event visit link address below:

https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/ignite

Please read the frequently asked questions of the position before applying for the job which can be found at link address below:

https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/ita-faq

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience as a travel agent/advisor?
• If answered YES please tell us about your experience (where, how long, did you have a specialty?). If answered NO type N/A in the answer box.
• Do you understand that the independent travel advisor is a commission based position?
• Are you located in The United States of America ?
• Have you read the full job description on our website?

Job description website link: https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/traveladvisor

• Do you understand the position is running your own business and company does NOT provide accommodations nor transfers to get to/from the training in Orlando (FL) Jan 8 -10, 2024 ?
• Attending the initial training, IGNITE in-person in Orlando, FL on August 5-7, 2024 is required prior to starting. Will you be able to attend?
• Do you understand there is a business monthly cost of $99 per month to license, transact and collect commissions as an agent, and that cost is the responsibility of the agent ?

Location:

• Bethesda, MD (Required)

Work Location: Remote