Entry Level: Sales Associate, Travel Contact Center – Remote

**This is a work from home sales/customer service position**

**Candidates MUST live within one of the following states to be considered**·   

·Connecticut ·Delaware ·Indiana ·Kansas ·Kentucky ·Maryland ·New Jersey ·Ohio ·Oklahoma ·Pennsylvania ·South Dakota ·Virginia ·Washington, DC ·West Virginia

**Next New Hire Training Class to begin Monday, February 11, 2025 **

What we can offer you: 

• The starting base compensation for this position is $16.00 – $21.65 hourly.  The base pay range shown is a guideline for compensation and ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location
• Monthly incentive plan based on individual performance
• Paid Virtual Training
• All required computer equipment will be provided to you by AAA Club Alliance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Prescription Drug and Dental)
• Free Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness and Health Advocate Programs
• 401(k) with Employer Match up to 7%
• Auto repair, travel and merchandise discounts
• Free AAA Premier Membership and more

What we need from you:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18 months of sales/customer service experience, **Call Center/inbound call taking experience preferred
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task/seek resolution
• A quiet, private workspace free from distraction or interruption
• Stable, high-speed, hard-wired internet connection via Ethernet cable required throughout employment.  Wireless, DSL, Hot Spots, Satellite or shared/public internet connection is not authorized and is prohibited
• Successful completion of virtual training class
• Able to work weekends, overtime and/or holidays as required
• This position does NOT allow the flexibility to provide care to others in the household

What you will be doing:

• Serve Members/non-Members through telephone, email, and web chat channels by selling and servicing air, car, rail, and hotel reservations.  A concentration on Diamond Elite and Preferred vendor products is required.
• Book and counsel Members/non-Members on primarily domestic air, rail, hotel and car reservations.
• Operates and is familiar with applicable automated airline reservation and ticketing system as well as travel partner booking sites.  Assumed proficiency within six months.
• Complies with all ARC regulations and Club policies and procedures in the collection and handling of assets.
• Answers and accurately processes incoming telephone calls, e-mails, and web chat sessions related to AAA travel while demonstrating a pleasant and professional manner in compliance with quality guidelines while actively looking for upsell and cross sell opportunities to meet Members’ needs.
• Create and maintain long-term relationships with travel clients to foster repeat business.
• Meets or exceeds established minimum production/performance requirements.
• Participates as a user in testing of new systems/procedures.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills and identifies alternatives; considers the likely impact of decisions before implementing them.
• Keeps current on new developments, products, services, policy changes, etc., and applies them correctly in performing tasks; maintains a high level of expertise in technical/functional areas as they relate to AAA travel platforms.
• Assists Members with auto travel plans by providing hotel reservations along planned route.
• Other duties as assigned.

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