Travel Planner, Italy (Remote based in Italy)

Travelive is a collection of trusted destination management companies (DMCs) specializing in unique travel experiences tailored to individual clients. Our destination specialties include Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey.

Founded by a former advisor, Travelive was built around the challenges experienced by advisors selling the world.

With offices in the US and across destinations, our dedicated teams led by Country Managers offer the benefits of working with a US company while also providing in-depth local knowledge, support, and a complete solution from 4* to ultraluxe.

Travelive expertise includes custom FIT itineraries, group and multi-generational travel, country combinations, pre-and-post cruise, shore excursions, private yacht charters, and villas. Travelive planners are available for consultation with advisors and their clients. All guests have access to our 24/7 in-destination support.

We are looking to expand our sales team and are seeking an experienced Travel Planner, focused on incoming travel to Italy. This is a remote position based in Italy.

Applicants should be highly motivated individuals seeking a career path featuring exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Master Travelive destinations, itineraries, and services with a primary focus on Italy
• Create client profiles and prepare client quotations
• Ensure inquiries are dealt with in a precise and timely manner ascertaining all requirements
• Convert enquiries and meet sales targets
• Offer bespoke travel solutions tailored to individual client needs, crafting unique itineraries to fulfill specific requests
• Maintain organized communication, quotations, and reports
• Stay current with the travel industry and destination trends, our company, industry training and tools

Qualified applicants should have:

• In depth knowledge of travel destinations in Italy
• Experience planning and selling luxury travel in Italy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Company CRM, and Booking Platform
• Team-oriented mindset, extremely motivated, and able to work independently
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Candidates should embody a sociable, passionate, and sophisticated demeanor
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the travel industry especially in the Italian travel market
• Impeccable attention to detail ensuring flawless execution of all travel arrangements

Travelive offers:

• A unique opportunity to grow within one of the leading Destination Management Companies in the travel industry
• Friendly and professional working environment
• An international and diverse work atmosphere
• Continuous opportunities for career progression

* The initial 2-week training will be conducted in Travelive’s EU headquarters in Athens, Greece.

Compensation is based on experience and includes salary and monthly bonuses for meeting sales targets.

Only applications submitted in English and with a cover letter will be considered. Interviews will be conducted in English.

Travelive seeks individuals interested in long-term career and growth prospects and offers career and salary advancement opportunities.

Travelive is an equal-opportunity employer.