Travel Counsellor, Abbotsford
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia
Maritime Travel is searching for a full-time Travel Counsellor in our Abbotsford branch.
Maritime Travel Inc. has been around since 1949 but we are still a young company at heart. Each day we strive to improve ourselves and the way we do business. All of this is due to our outstanding team members. We hire and train the best staff, empowering them to give our clients excellent service and value. We do this with consistency, professionalism and a smile. It’s a simple approach to business – and it works!
Named one of the Best Employers in Canada for 2026, and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for over 25 consecutive years, Maritime/LeGrow’s Travel provides a dynamic team environment. We hire the best staff and provide attractive compensation packages and benefits, like our robust company FAM program. Come join our well-travelled, highly educated and experienced team of experts.
The best counsellors are friendly and caring with customers. Intuitive and imaginative - able to uncover and realize people’s true dreams. Organized and thorough - because detail is critical. Energetic and enthusiastic, even when the chips are down - because the busy season is hectic. They’re also self motivated, yet strong team players. And above all, passionate about travel. It’s people just like this who have given Maritime Travel Inc. its reputation as a great travel agency.
Responsibilities
Email your resume and cover letter to hr@maritimetravel.ca!
Maritime Travel is searching for a full-time Travel Counsellor in our Abbotsford branch.
Maritime Travel Inc. has been around since 1949 but we are still a young company at heart. Each day we strive to improve ourselves and the way we do business. All of this is due to our outstanding team members. We hire and train the best staff, empowering them to give our clients excellent service and value. We do this with consistency, professionalism and a smile. It’s a simple approach to business – and it works!
Named one of the Best Employers in Canada for 2026, and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for over 25 consecutive years, Maritime/LeGrow’s Travel provides a dynamic team environment. We hire the best staff and provide attractive compensation packages and benefits, like our robust company FAM program. Come join our well-travelled, highly educated and experienced team of experts.
The best counsellors are friendly and caring with customers. Intuitive and imaginative - able to uncover and realize people’s true dreams. Organized and thorough - because detail is critical. Energetic and enthusiastic, even when the chips are down - because the busy season is hectic. They’re also self motivated, yet strong team players. And above all, passionate about travel. It’s people just like this who have given Maritime Travel Inc. its reputation as a great travel agency.
Responsibilities
- Using your travel passion and knowledge to sell products and destinations your clients require or express interest in
- Providing exceptional customer service in person, over the phone and via email
- Preparing and processing itineraries with assistance of our automated templates
- Minimum 2 years sales or customer service experience
- Minimum 1 year travel counsellor experience
- Personal travel experience
- Ability to work full time
- Computer proficiency with an aptitude to learn new systems
- Interest in working in a team environment
Email your resume and cover letter to hr@maritimetravel.ca!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Sell travel products and destinations based on clients’ needs and interests, using travel knowledge and passion. Provide excellent service in person, by phone, and by email, and prepare and process itineraries using automated templates.
Requirements
Candidates need at least two years of sales or customer service experience, at least one year of travel counsellor experience, and personal travel experience. They must be able to work full time, use computers proficiently and learn new systems, and contribute to a team environment.
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Travel Counselling
- Destination Knowledge
- Itinerary Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Communication
- Computer Proficiency
- Teamwork
- Self-Motivation
- Client Needs Assessment
Benefits
- Benefits Package
- Company Familiarization Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Travel Counselling
- Travel Arrangements
- Travel Products
- Destinations
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Itinerary Preparation
- Automated Templates
- Personal Travel Experience
- Computer Proficiency
- Learning New Systems
- Team Environment
- Client Needs Assessment
- Attention to Detail