Travel Consultant - Airline Specialist

Creating travel memories since 2002, Marcopolo Holidays offers a range of bespoke experiences for a diverse group of travelers.From families and adventure travelers to university study groups, and from escorted group tours to cruise experiences, we excel in curating travel packages and offer value-added services to suit your unique requirements.Our team of dedicated and experienced travel experts come with extensive industry knowledge offering personalized service with a warm and welcoming attitude.

We pride ourselves on being the recipients of prestigious travel industry awards:
MEA UAE Business Awards 2023 - Most Experienced Travel Agency in Sharjah
MEA UAE Business Awards 2024 - Travel Agency of the Year in Sharjah
LUXlife Awards 2024 - Best Premium Travel Agency in the UAE

T he Business Concept Customer Experience Awards 2024 - Best Travel Management Agency - Sharjah

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Exceptional Customer Service (and Achieve Sales Targets): Build strong rapport with clients and guide them through every step of their travel journey while meeting defined sales objectives.
• Provide Accurate Travel Counselling: Offer reliable, efficient, and prompt advice on flight options, routings, fares, itineraries, and travel requirements.
• Expert Ticketing: Confidently work in a GDS (Sabre preferred), low-cost carrier portals, B2B Airline Consolidators, or Airline NDC Portals to issue and re-issue tickets based on changing travel plans.
• Stay Current on Travel Requirements: Keep abreast of global travel restrictions and requirements to ensure compliance and smooth client experiences.
• Foster Long-Term Relationships: Engage with clients in a professional, courteous manner, tailoring solutions to meet their preferences and budget.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Travel/Tourism, Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field.
• GDS Proficiency: Familiarity with at least one GDS system (Sabre preferred).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; superior interpersonal and social skills.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized: Capable of handling multiple bookings simultaneously without compromising accuracy.
• Experience: Prior work in a travel agency ( minimum of 2 years preferred), especially in sales and operations for international airline ticketing.
• Knowledge: A solid understanding of passport, visa, and health requirements for international travel.
• Added Advantages:
  
• Familiarity with CRM software, Office 365, and online booking platforms.
  
• Personal travel experiences that enhance your ability to counsel clients.
  
• On-the-Job Training: Strengthen your soft skills and gain expertise through group learning sessions & one-on-one coaching.
• Airline Seminars: Participate in airline trainings & seminars to stay up to date on industry trends and new technologies.
  
• Salary: Commensurate with experience and performance in outbound leisure travel consulting.
  
• Visa Sponsorship: UAE Residence Visa (if applicable) for candidates needing sponsorship.
  
• Career Growth: Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as you develop your skills and expertise.