Job Description

Location: Peru\nWork Arrangement: Remote | Full-Time\nSchedule: Primarily aligned with U.S. Eastern Time\nCompensation: US$1,100 per month + progressive commissions from 5% to 10%\nAbout VA Expeditions\nVA Expeditions is a travel company specializing in designing and selling tailor-made journeys throughout South America for the U.S. market.\nWe are looking for an experienced Travel Sales Specialist with excellent English communication skills and strong knowledge of Peru who can manage the full sales cyclefrom receiving a new lead through to converting and closing the booking.\nWe are looking for a consultative salesperson, not simply someone who responds to inquiries.\nWhat Were Looking For\nMinimum 7 years of experience working with travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, or inbound tourism companies.\nProven experience selling FIT, tailor-made, private, or customized travel.\nAdvanced English, both spoken and written, is essential.\nAbility to communicate naturally and professionally with U.S. travelers.\nExcellent knowledge of Peru as a travel destination.\nKnowledge of other South American destinations is highly desirable.\nExperience designing itineraries and preparing travel quotations.\nStrong ability to follow up on opportunities, handle objections, and close sales.\nExperience working with CRM systems.\nSelf-motivated, organized, proactive, and results-oriented.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage and convert inbound leads, primarily from the U.S. market.\nCommunicate with prospective travelers by phone, email, video call, and other channels.\nUnderstand each clients budget, interests, needs, and travel style.\nDesign personalized travel itineraries.\nPrepare professional proposals and quotations.\nConsistently follow up on every sales opportunity.\nHandle objections and confidently move opportunities toward closing.\nIdentify upselling opportunities that enhance both the client experience and booking value.\nCoordinate rates and services with DMCs and travel suppliers.\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date information in the CRM.\nWork toward clear targets for sales, gross profit, and lead conversion.\nProtect the profitability of each booking by maintaining the companys established margin targets.\nHighly Valued Experience\nExperience selling travel to U.S. customers.\nBackground in luxury, premium, or private travel.\nKnowledge of 4 and 5 hotels and travel suppliers.\nExperience with HubSpot or similar CRM platforms.\nKnowledge of Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, Ecuador/Galápagos, Colombia, and other South American destinations.\nCompensation\nBase salary: US$1,100 per month.\nIn addition to the base salary, we offer a progressive commission structure based on gross profit generated, starting at 5% and increasing up to 10% based on performance.\nThe more profitable business and gross profit you generate, the greater your earning potential.\nFull details of the commission structure will be explained during the selection process.\nHow Success Will Be Measured\nPerformance will be evaluated based on:\nSales generated\nGross profit generated\nGross margin percentage\nLead-to-booking conversion\nFollow-up quality and response time\nClosing performance\nUpselling\nCustomer service quality\nAccurate CRM management\nThe Profile Were Looking For\nWe are looking for someone who brings together four key strengths:\nTravel expertise + sales ability + excellent English + customer focus.\nIf you have strong experience selling customized travel, know Peru exceptionally well, and can confidently engage with U.S. travelers, we would like to hear from you.\nTo apply, please submit your CV in English and briefly outline your experience in travel sales and international markets.",