Agent, booking – travel agency

Aptech employment ltd based in Mississauga, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Agent, booking – travel agency. Aptech employment Ltd has grown from a single office operation with two employees to a multiple-location agency with 16 professional and dedicated employees. We place over 700 staff each day, and we have contracts with major employers. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Aptech employment ltd
Position: Agent, booking – travel agency
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 hourly 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Mississauga, ON
Shifts: Day, Morning
Work setting: Airline ticket office

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 3 years to less than 5 years
Computer and technology knowledge: Travel software packages, Galileo, MS Office, Amadeus, Apollo, Sabre
Travel bookings: Business travel, Government travel, Leisure travel, Individual travel, Group travel, Domestic Travel, International travel, Adventure travel, Cruise ship
Geographical areas of specialization: Canada, United States, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Mexico and Central America, South America, Caribbean, Africa, North Pacific, South Pacific, Asia
Credentials: Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA), Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO)
Security and safety: Criminal record check

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure and a repetitive tasker
• The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to work under tight deadlines
• The candidates should be able to sit, for extended periods

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be client focus, organized, initiative, flexible, reliable, and judgmental
• The candidates should have excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to supervise clerical staff or other travel counselors, manage difficult situations with customers
• The candidates should be able to investigate new travel areas, hotels and other amenities, perform general office duties
• The candidates should be able to sell travel products and travel insurance, prepare marketing materials, calculate costs, process refunds and attend to other financial transactions
• The candidates should be able to provide customers with travel information and other details such as regulations, duty free allowances, health risks and requirements, attractions and special events
• The candidates should be able to attend to cancellations and schedule changes, develop contact lists
• The candidates should be able to make transportation and accommodation reservations using computerized reservation and ticketing system
• The candidates should be able to provide travel information to clients regarding destinations, transportation and accommodation options and travel costs, and recommend suitable products

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, proof of the requested certifications, letter of recommendation, and cover letter) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]