Travel Adviser in New York City: Turn Wanderlust into Paychecks

Imagine getting paid to craft dream vacations, from secluded Balinese villas to epic European train journeys. As a Travel Adviser with Wanderlust Travel Co., you’ll transform client passions into seamless, personalized itineraries while building a lucrative career with uncapped earning potential. This isn’t just a job—it’s your passport to professional freedom and adventure.

Compensation & Growth

We believe in rewarding expertise and drive. Your compensation is designed to scale with your success.

• Base Salary: $50,000 – $65,000 USD/year
• Uncapped Commission: Earn 10-15% on all net booking revenue. Top performers consistently achieve total annual compensation of $75,000 – $100,000+.
• Annual Travel Stipend: $2,500 USD for your personal research trips (FAM tours).
• Career Path: Clear progression to Senior Adviser, Team Lead, or Specialist roles (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoons).

About the Role

You are the architect of unforgettable experiences. Working from our remote-first hub with optional access to our NYC office, you will manage a portfolio of clients from initial consultation to post-trip follow-up. Using your deep destination knowledge and our premium supplier network, you’ll design and book complex, multi-destination trips that exceed expectations. This is a consultative sales role where your insights and relationships directly drive revenue and client loyalty.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

• Conduct in-depth discovery calls to uncover client dreams, budgets, and travel styles.
• Craft detailed, visually compelling itineraries using our proprietary tools and global supplier relationships.
• Book flights, accommodations, tours, transfers, and unique experiences via GDS (Sabre/Amadeus) and direct supplier portals.
• Provide expert advice on visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, and seamless logistics.
• Manage all pre-departure client communication and serve as the primary point of contact for any in-trip issues.
• Build lasting relationships to secure repeat business and powerful referrals.

What You Bring

We seek a passionate, sales-oriented professional with a proven track record in travel or a related high-touch service industry. You are a natural storyteller, an organized problem-solver, and genuinely obsessed with global travel.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in travel sales, luxury hospitality, or a consultative sales role. Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Knowledge: Deep, personal travel experience in at least two major world regions (e.g., Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America). Ability to speak passionately about destinations.
• Skills: Mastery of at least one GDS (Sabre, Amadeus, or Travelport). Expert in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. Impeccable written and verbal communication.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, resilient, and obsessed with client delight. You thrive on solving complex puzzles and creating “wow” moments.
• Preferred: Certified Travel Associate (CTA) or similar designation. Fluency in a second language.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Wanderlust Travel Co. is a tight-knit team of travel-obsessed professionals. We’ve built a culture that values autonomy, creativity, and shared growth. We provide the tools, training, and support so you can focus on what you do best: selling dreams.

Perks & Privileges

• Flexibility: True remote-first model. Set your own schedule around client needs. Optional desk in our bright, plant-filled NYC loft.
• Training: Comprehensive 4-week onboarding plus ongoing destination masterclasses, sales coaching, and familiarization trips.
• Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Unlimited PTO policy (with minimums to ensure you actually rest).
• Community: Monthly virtual team events, an annual offsite retreat, and a shared passion for exploring the world.
• Tools: Top-tier CRM, itinerary software, and marketing support. We cover your professional association fees.

Ready to Embark?

If your passport is full of stamps and you have a knack for turning “I wish” into “I booked,” we want to hear from you. This is a full-time, exempt position. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us about your favorite travel memory and why you’d be the perfect Travel Adviser to careers@wanderlusttravelco.com. Please include “Travel Adviser Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Wanderlust Travel Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.