Travel Designer Job at FlySmoother, Chicago, IL

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  • FlySmoother
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

FlySmoother is a membership-based travel agency dedicated to creating unforgettable and seamless travel experiences. Our mission is to provide personalized support from the initial planning stages all the way to our clients' return home. We are committed to building close relationships with our clients and take pride in going the extra mile to meet their needs. Our clients remain loyal to us due to our personal touches and unique problem-solving abilities.

We are searching for a full-time Travel Designer. Our Travel Designers are the masterminds behind creating truly unforgettable travel experiences. Once flights and hotels are booked, you will take the reins to design and plan memorable activities that go beyond the typical tourist experience. Our clients will rely on you to do everything from design a vintage shopping tour in Paris for teenagers to stopping at nothing to secure that last minute reservation at the French Laundry. While you may not have extensively traveled, we hope that travel, food, and hospitality can be shared interests throughout our team. Our designers are well-organized, extremely detail-oriented, resourceful, and can excel in a fast-paced forward-thinking environment. Experience in hospitality is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Correspond with clients via email, phone and in person
  • Research destination, culinary & activity recommendations
  • Correspond with suppliers (hotels, operators, etc) to coordinate travel arrangements
  • Coordinate with hotel concierges and industry partners to make dining, entertainment & ground transportation reservations



REQUIREMENTS:

  • 2-5 years in a hospitality role (hotel concierge, travel agency, executive assistant to UHNW family, etc)
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Illinois-based preferred (but not required!)
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively
  • Experience in crafting creative experiences for discerning clientele
  • Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively
  • Team player, able to work collaboratively and within groups
  • Strong work ethic; someone who identifies opportunities to take on more and is not bothered working after hours when the need arises
  • Proactive and resourceful; an intuitive problem-solver
  • Detail-oriented and excellent time-management and organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
  • Quick-learning, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION:

  • Compensation based on experience (base salary + bonus)
  • Free lunch if you come into the office (optional)
  • Healthcare + Dental + Vision + 401K Match
  • Unlimited paid time off

Job Tags

Full time,

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