Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995. Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!
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About the opportunity
Laurier Du Vallon is part of FCTG and has been in the Canadian travel landscape for over 60 years. We're a proud member of Virtuoso and make our clients travel dreams a reality. From a Villa Rental in Tuscany to Private Aviation to a Customized Trip to South East Asia with private and exclusive amenities.
We are looking for travel luxury travel advisors with a current book of business who are looking to enhance their clients experience and grow through repeat and referrals.
As well, we are looking for people who want to take part in Virtuoso Conferences and Supplier Events to both network and increase your knowledge about the products you're selling.
We will be hosting VIP Events inviting our Top Clients and bringing together our key suppliers to create exceptional travel experiences.
Your business can be as large as your personal marketing can take you.
You will also be working towards KPI's and commission targets so building your customer relationships and having referral business will be critical to your success in this role.
This position is currently a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days/week working in the Toronto LDV office. We meet our clients by appointment only.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create an exceptional client experience.
- Grow your personal business through personal marketing.
- Achieve your KPI and commission targets.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build strong business relationships.
- You embrace egalitarianism, irreverence, and ownership.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment but can also produce quality work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- An attentive listener.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- You have a wealth of international travel experience that you want to share with others.
- You are a proactive individual with the desire to take ownership and responsibility of your own client portfolio.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Working with the industry for 2 years or more.
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma preferred.
- A book of business with minimum monthly sales of $75,000
- Knowledge of travel products, systems, and processes
- Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Competency in Microsoft Suite Applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and effective organization and time management skills.
- Excellent quality documentation skills, both technical and non-technical.
Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:
FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.
Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice
Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice)
DEI education
Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
Virtuoso: Ability to take part in Virtuoso conferences for both networking and keeping up with the latest travel trends.
Supplier Functions: Be it a lunch, dinner or hotel inspection; you will have the option to take part in these important opportunities to increase your knowledge and education about the products that you are selling.
A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising
Employee giving program
Office Environmental Program
Many of our offices are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified buildings
1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year
Benefits Include:
- Generous paid time off policy
- Travel perks/discounts
- Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
- National/International Award Nights and Conferences
- Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
- Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP/RPP with matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
- Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
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Location – Toronto, Canada
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $45,000 plus commission/incentive earnings based on achievable targets. The salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements. On target earnings average range between $75,000 - $100,000, with uncapped commissions and earning potential based on performance. The annual salary range listed represents the total compensation package, excluding benefits.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.
We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca
