Independent Travel Agent - Disney Specialist
Company Description
Wish Travel Agency is a full-service travel agency based in Louisiana specializing in Disney destinations such as Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. We are experts in these destinations so that we can provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition, we work with vendor partners including Universal Studios, Marriott, ALG, and various cruise lines. We pride ourselves on being true experts in our core destinations. We want our clients to get their first taste of the experience that the Disney company aims to provide when they work with us. We focus on incorporating storytelling into the planning phase of travel so that our service is part of the overarching Disney experience. Role Description This is a fully remote 1099 contractor role for an Independent Travel Agent at Wish Travel Agency. The Independent Travel Agent will be responsible for developing their own book of business, providing top-notch customer service, arranging travel (accommodations, park tickets, dining and lighting lanes) and driving sales. Qualifications Impeccable customer service mindset Strong communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and organization Active social media presence Experience in the travel industry is a plus Knowledge of Disney destinations is required Sales experience preferred Support Training in our core destinations is provided by our vendor partners. Additional industry training is available for those who do not possess an existing travel certification. Our agents meet on an approximate monthly schedule for professional development presentations and team building. Our agency owner and veteran agents are always available for additional 1:1 development discussions in order to contribute to the developing success of all team members. Required Resources It is expected that all applicants have their own laptops, headsets, and high-speed internet as well as access to quiet distraction free environments to work from. Our agency offers access to a cost-shared pool of resources that are required for employment such as errors and omissions insurance, company email addresses, and client management software. Job Type: Contract Pay: From $1.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Choose your own hours Supplemental Pay: Commission pay Application Question(s): How many times a year do you vacation to one of the following: Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line? Our entry level commission split for new agents is (70/30.) Our agency is willing to discuss a commission increase if you are currently an active travel agent with a book of business. Are you an active agent with an existing book of business? Our agency prides itself on employing those that understand the Disney brand and try to emulate cast member behavior as a travel agent. Describe a time that you had an interaction with a cast member that stuck out to you positively? Our agency requires that you have an active errors and omissions insurance policy, Microsoft tool package including Outlook, and TESS customer relationship management software: advanced package. You are expected to pay this at a cost of $50 per month. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to bear this cost- as these tools are a condition of your contract. You can expect to make back the cost of this if you book approximately $8,500 in sales at our entry level commission split of (70/30, which is among the highest of our competitors in the Disney travel industry.) If you do not expect to book $8,500 in travel, this role is not for you. We are seeking travel agents committed to this role and sale of Disney destinations. Are you willing to consistently post on social media to advertise your services? As an independent contractor, you are responsible for developing leads and creating your own book of business. The agency may- at their discretion- forward leads to agents when available. Application Question(s): How many times a year do you vacation to one of the following: Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line? Our entry level commission split for new agents is (70/30.) Our agency is willing to discuss a commission increase if you are currently an active travel agent with a book of business. Are you an active agent with an existing book of business? Our agency prides itself on employing those that understand the Disney brand and try to emulate cast member behavior as a travel agent. Describe a time that you had an interaction with a cast member that stuck out to you positively? Our agency requires that you have an active errors and omissions insurance policy, Microsoft tool package including Outlook, and TESS customer relationship management software: advanced package. You are expected to pay this at a cost of $50 per month. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to bear this cost- as these tools are a condition of your contract. You can expect to make back the cost of this if you book approximately $8,500 in sales at our entry level commission split of (70/30, which is among the highest of our competitors in the Disney travel industry.) If you do not expect to book $8,500 in travel, this role is not for you. We are seeking travel agents committed to this role and sale of Disney destinations. Are you willing to consistently post on social media to advertise your services? As an independent contractor, you are responsible for developing leads and creating your own book of business. The agency may- at their discretion- forward leads to agents when available. Application Question(s): How many times a year do you vacation to one of the following: Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line? Our entry level commission split for new agents is (70/30.) Our agency is willing to discuss a commission increase if you are currently an active travel agent with a book of business. Are you an active agent with an existing book of business? Our agency prides itself on employing those that understand the Disney brand and try to emulate cast member behavior as a travel agent. Describe a time that you had an interaction with a cast member that stuck out to you positively? Our agency requires that you have an active errors and omissions insurance policy, Microsoft tool package including Outlook, and TESS customer relationship management software: advanced package. You are expected to pay this at a cost of $50 per month. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to bear this cost- as these tools are a condition of your contract. You can expect to make back the cost of this if you book approximately $8,500 in sales at our entry level commission split of (70/30, which is among the highest of our competitors in the Disney travel industry.) If you do not expect to book $8,500 in travel, this role is not for you. We are seeking travel agents committed to this role and sale of Disney destinations. Are you willing to consistently post on social media to advertise your services? As an independent contractor, you are responsible for developing leads and creating your own book of business. The agency may- at their discretion- forward leads to agents when available. Application Question(s): How many times a year do you vacation to one of the following: Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line? Our entry level commission split for new agents is (70/30.) Our agency is willing to discuss a commission increase if you are currently an active travel agent with a book of business. Are you an active agent with an existing book of business? Our agency prides itself on employing those that understand the Disney brand and try to emulate cast member behavior as a travel agent. Describe a time that you had an interaction with a cast member that stuck out to you positively? Our agency requires that you have an active errors and omissions insurance policy, Microsoft tool package including Outlook, and TESS customer relationship management software: advanced package. You are expected to pay this at a cost of $50 per month. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to bear this cost- as these tools are a condition of your contract. You can expect to make back the cost of this if you book approximately $8,500 in sales at our entry level commission split of (70/30, which is among the highest of our competitors in the Disney travel industry.) If you do not expect to book $8,500 in travel, this role is not for you. We are seeking travel agents committed to this role and sale of Disney destinations. Are you willing to consistently post on social media to advertise your services? As an independent contractor, you are responsible for developing leads and creating your own book of business. The agency may- at their discretion- forward leads to agents when available. Application Question(s): How many times a year do you vacation to one of the following: Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line? Our entry level commission split for new agents is (70/30.) Our agency is willing to discuss a commission increase if you are currently an active travel agent with a book of business. Are you an active agent with an existing book of business? Our agency prides itself on employing those that understand the Disney brand and try to emulate cast member behavior as a travel agent. Describe a time that you had an interaction with a cast member that stuck out to you positively? Our agency requires that you have an active errors and omissions insurance policy, Microsoft tool package including Outlook, and TESS customer relationship management software: advanced package. You are expected to pay this at a cost of $50 per month. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to bear this cost- as these tools are a condition of your contract. You can expect to make back the cost of this if you book approximately $8,500 in sales at our entry level commission split of (70/30, which is among the highest of our competitors in the Disney travel industry.) If you do not expect to book $8,500 in travel, this role is not for you. We are seeking travel agents committed to this role and sale of Disney destinations. Are you willing to consistently post on social media to advertise your services? As an independent contractor, you are responsible for developing leads and creating your own book of business. The agency may- at their discretion- forward leads to agents when available. 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