(KGTV) - AAA is looking for a few good agents. Well, likely more than a few.
The auto insurance company is hiring travel agents for its AAA Club Alliance wing. Employees would be able to work from home as a part of the agency's New Jersey call center. Calls would also be incoming, so no cold calling.
Travel agent candidates are being sought in 22 states, including California.
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Those hired, however, must attend a five- to eight-week training program in New Jersey. But it could be worth it.
The position pays $17 an hour and including nearly four weeks of paid vacation over the first year, travel discounts, and tuition reimbursement. Here's a full listing of the job requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Assisting customers with various AAA travel product questions
- Fielding all calls for the retail offices when their lines are full
- Meeting sales quotas for preferred airlines and vendors
- Staying in the loop on internet travel sales trends and tools to book travel
- Operating airline reservation and booking systems
Applicants for this position must have:
- A high school diploma
- A flexible schedule within a 24/7 operation (overtime may be required during peak periods)
- Demonstrated sales and customer support knowledge
- Travel school accreditation with 18 months experience preferred
Benefits include:
- 401(k) with 7% match
- About four weeks paid time off in the first year (plus paid holidays)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and paid training
- Travel discounts
- Complimentary AAA Premier membership
Anyone interested can apply online at AAA Club Alliance here.
