Destination Wedding Specialist - Independent Contractor

Company Profile:

Destination Weddings Travel Inc. (DWT) is North America's leading destination wedding travel company — we've helped over 30,000 couples plan their dream weddings and sent 500,000+ guests off on unforgettable trips. In 2019 we launched our sister brand, Celebration Travel (CT), to extend that expertise to milestone birthdays, family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and other group getaways.

Position Summary:

Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists are responsible for bringing dream wedding visions to life. From the initial introduction to the return trip home, you will be on the front lines with couples and their guests to ensure their experience is stress-free. 

Responsibilities:

• Meets with clients to determine wedding requirements, travel needs, budgets and preferences
• Advises clients regarding destinations, cultures, customs, weather and activities
• Prepares detailed quotes and resort information to guide clients through their decision.
• Sells and coordinates travel, accommodations, transfers and insurance
• Acts as a liaison between couples and on site wedding coordinators to ensure wedding plans come to fruition smoothly
• Collects payments, books travel arrangements and pays applicable fees
• Handles travel issues, conflicts, complaints, cancellations and refunds
• Maintains accurate records of bookings, payments, transactions, phone calls and meetings

Benefits:

• Qualified leads - provided to you 
• Uncapped earning potential. Compensation is 100% commission-based 
• A supportive agent community
• Ongoing professional development
• Hands-on experience with our resort partners
• Full flexibility. This is a remote, independent contractor position — you set your own hours and work from wherever suits you best
• Ongoing training, webinars and FAM trips to deepen product and destination knowledge.
   

Qualifications:

• Strong sales and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Proficiency with business tools including Microsoft Office  / Google Workspace as well as video conferencing and presentation software
• Working knowledge of travel trends
• Experience working in the travel industry is preferred
• US position is currently open to US residents 
• The Canadian position is open to individuals with TICO certification and either Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.   

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