Senior Travel Planning Specialist

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and commercially minded Travel Planning Specialist (Custom & Groups) to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing travel company, building and closing custom itineraries for high-value clients around the world. This role blends sales, travel planning, and operations, requiring precision, ownership, and strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-detail environment, enjoys creating tailored experiences, and is motivated by delivering both exceptional service and revenue results.Travel Planning Specialist Benefits and CompensationHealth Benefits Package401(k) planPaid Time Off: 15 days (increasing to 20 days after 2 years)$500 annual work-from-home stipend$250 annual training and development budgetTSA PreCheck reimbursement$750 annual travel creditEmployee discounts on tours and experiencesTravel Planning Specialist Requirements & QualificationsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, multi-component bookingsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly around pricing and logisticsAbility to work independently while collaborating across teams and with external partnersCustomer-focused mindset with the ability to deliver professional, high-touch serviceComfortable working in a performance-driven environment with revenue targetsFluent in written and spoken English (additional languages a plus)Travel Planning Specialist Preferred Background & SkillsExperience in travel planning, tour operations, hospitality, or related fieldsBackground in sales, reservations, or account management with a focus on closing businessExperience building and managing customized, high-value itineraries ($10K+ bookings)Strong Excel skills with the ability to build and validate pricing and quotesExperience working with CRM or ticketing systemsAbility to customize and adapt standard products into tailored client experiencesStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active requests simultaneouslyCreative problem-solving and ability to think beyond standard offerings