Since it’s inception in 1975, TravelStore has continued it’s steady growth and is ranked among the top 40 largest agencies in the U.S. As growth necessitates, we seek out professionals to add to our team.
TravelStore offers a progressive compensation program based on a combination of salary, commission incentives and profit sharing, in addition to offering a health care program, fam program and 401K. TravelStore is also an ESOP company (Employee Stock Ownership Program). TravelStore is a valued and award-winning member of the Ensemble Travel Group.
For home based and independent agents, TravelStore offers a strong base of support with our incredible supplier relationships with cruise lines, tour operators, package operators, airlines and hoteliers; best commissions; a comprehensive marketing program that includes a catalog, targeted mailings, and e-marketing; a lead generation program for agents targeted to their expertise; full accounting support; networking and support from colleagues; experienced and supportive management.
Interested candidates should review our Mission Statement & Promise, and can forward resumes to specific office managers in their area, or contact: Wido Schaefer, CTC, President, TravelStore, 11601 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90025, (wido.s@travelstoreusa.com). All inquiries will be strictly confidential.
General Position Guidelines
Leisure Agents
We embrace agents with a passion for our industry who are pro-active sales people and marketers, and enjoy working as part of a team. There is no “cap” on earning potential. SABRE and CBPlus environment. (APOLLO in select areas.) Minimum 2+ years work experience in travel as well as personal travel experience preferred. Occasionally internships are available for those with limited experience but a desire to have a career in our industry.
Independent Contractors/At Home Agents
We welcome independent contractors who are pro-active sales professionals with a client following, and wish to be affiliated with a well-established, strong host agency with preferred relationships on both the leisure and corporate side. Contact us to discuss your situation and if you’ll be comfortable with us.
Corporate Agents
TravelStore’s Corporate Department maintains an exceptional level of professionalism and is empowered to provide Business Travel Management Services with a high degree of quality. We provide our corporate agents with performance-based incentives to increase their earning potential. Any career oriented individual looking for a long term relationship with a well-established Business Travel Management Company is welcome to contact us.
Support Staff
Occasionally IT, receptionist/support staff positions are available. Professionalism, patience, passion and a pleasant personality are required in interacting with the TravelStore team, our vendors and customers.
Current Openings:
Manager of Corporate Sales
Area: Northern California, Sacramento & Emeryville Compensation: Salary + commission
Minimum Requirements – 5 years of Sales for a Travel Management Company
Reports to: Sr. Vice President/General Manager, Northern California (trudy.f@travelstoreusa.com)
Skills: Dynamic, Energetic , tenacious and excellent communication skills
Corporate Travel Manager Responsibilities:
Reaching defined sales and business development goals. Must develop a pipeline of client prospects that develop into new client accounts. Create targets for increased sales from existing customers and new corporate sales . Client satisfaction year-over-year sales growth and client retention. Generate new sales in the Middle Market Segment, which focuses on accounts in the $50K to $3M range of air volume. Driving Results by focusing on key targets and effectively reaching out to the right number of prospects each week to achieve goals by using outside sales calls to solicit existing and new clients. Create and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with the Corporate travel Division, internal departments, vendors, internal and external clients and prospects. Be mobile and flexible to enable prospect meetings, networking opportunities and sponsorship events. Work some late evening and weekends as needed. Be a clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal. Use a weekly project planner to keep focus on Critical tasks and seize new opportunities. Familiar with SalesForce.com
