suit you?
This quiz, based on the Holland Codes (RIASEC), was produced for Excelia by the human resources consultancy RessourcesH, in partnership with GBF Conseil, an educational and vocational guidance consultancy. Its purpose is to provide High School pupils and other students with an insight into the management professions that match their profile.
Travel Advisor
Travel Consultant, Travel Agent
A Travel Advisor examines the needs of travellers and offers them a holiday that meets their expectations whilst respecting their budget. The job can be carried out in a Travel Agency, for a Tour Operator, in a Tourist Information Centre, or even for an airline.
Tasks
They greet clients, recommend products and services, and give advice for their future travel plans in line with their requirements and budget.
They go online to check availability and prices.
They make reservations and process invoices for tours (flights, hotels, car rental, tailor-made trips/tours, attractions, etc.) and send the documents to their clients.
They handle payments, customer complaints and refunds.
Required skills
- Listening skills
- Patience
- Good interpersonal skills
- Rigour
- Excellent organisational skills
What you need to learn/master
- Tourism marketing
- Sales techniques
- Customer relations
- Foreign languages
Career opportunities and progression
- Travel Designer
- Package Deal Designer
- Travel Agency Manager
Qualification requirements
3 years of post-High School education
Excelia schools
Salary
€22,000 - €25,000