Villa Travel Agent - Remote Luxury Travel (U.S.)
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World Travel Holdings Inc
US
Summary
The Villa Travel Agent is responsible for managing company-supplied leads to sell luxury villa vacations and build lasting client relationships. They must confirm availability, finalize bookings, and ensure high-quality service throughout the guest's planning process.
Job Description
Overview
Villa Travel Agent
Location: Remote (U.S.)
About the Role
Sell luxury villa vacations and build lasting client relationships—all from home.
World Travel Holdings is hiring sales‑driven Villa Travel Agents to work with company‑provided leads and help guests plan unforgettable high‑end villa stays.
This role is ideal for professionals with travel, hospitality, or timeshare sales experience who thrive in a relationship‑focused sales environment.
About the Company
World Travel Holdings is the nation’s largest cruise agency and an award‑winning leisure travel company with nearly 40 travel brands. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, we offer a people‑focused culture with a strong commitment to employee engagement and remote work. Learn more: WorldTravelHoldings.com .
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Handle company‑supplied villa leads in a professional and service‑focused manner
- Build rapport with guests and identify travel needs to recommend luxury villa options
- Use destination and product knowledge to maximize villa sales and overall vacation value
- Work with villa suppliers to confirm availability, manage holds, and finalize bookings
- Clearly communicate pricing, terms and conditions, and booking details
- Strongly recommend trip protection throughout the quoting and booking process
- Input reservations and invoices accurately using company systems
- Complete required paperwork and administrative tasks related to villa bookings
- Maintain ongoing contact with clients to generate repeat business and referrals
- Consistently meet or exceed individual performance and revenue goals
- Participate in training sessions, team meetings, and ongoing product education
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in travel sales, hospitality, timeshare or other consultative sales
- Proven ability to sell to affluent or luxury‑focused clientele
- Strong destination knowledge of luxury vacation markets such as France, Italy, Mexico, Europe, Hawaii, and the Caribbean
- Sales‑driven mindset with strong relationship‑building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional phone presence
- High level of self‑discipline, accountability, and motivation to achieve sales goals
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet‑based systems
- Dedicated home office with cable or fiber optic high‑speed internet (minimum 20 Mbps upload / 5 Mbps download)
- Must reside in and be authorized to work in a U.S. state
Work Schedule & Travel
- Full-time schedule (40 hours per week); one weekend day is required.
- Schedule: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern; Training schedule will vary.
- Willingness to travel on familiarization (FAM) trips when required
Compensation and Benefits
Estimated Pay Range: $15.00 hourly plus sales incentives. Average first-year earnings of approximately $43,000, with top performers earning $50,000+ annually.
Benefits Overview:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with discretionary company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Travel discounts and employee perks
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and learning opportunities
EEO Statement
World Travel Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
World Travel Holdings specializes in selling dream vacations to millions of customers and is one of the nation’s largest distributors of cruises.
Our team is known for putting our customers first and delivering a remarkable experience with every interaction. Many of our employees refer to World Travel Holdings as a family and embrace our Core Values of Passion, Pride, Teamwork and Velocity. In fact, we have been named Achievers “50 Most Engaged Workplaces" since 2011.
More than 80% of our employees work from home and we are consistently recognized as an industry leader in remote employment. That is why FlexJobs named us in its Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs for three consecutive years.
We are also privileged to have received prestigious awards and top honors from the largest cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity, just to name a few. Our status as a powerhouse in the travel industry has also been acknowledged by leading publications such as Travel Weekly’s Power List every year since 2007, and the Gold Travvy for Best Large Retail Agency by TravAllianceMedia. We have acquired these by the success we have had in owning and operating more than 17 brands like CruisesOnly, Cheap Cruises, LuxuryCruise.com, Vacation Outlet and Resort for a Day.
The company markets and sells vacations on behalf of its more than 18 partner brands which are comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations — Priceline, BJ’s, Delta Airlines, Marriott, Hilton Grand Vacation Club and more.
We also operate Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, a top-rated travel agency franchise, and a villas division comprised of Villas of Distinction, VillaRental.com and Jamaica Villas by Linda Smith.
Offices in Wakefield, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England.
Founded
2005
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Travel Arrangements
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, FL
World Travel Holdings specializes in selling dream vacations to millions of customers and is one of the nation’s largest distributors of cruises.
Our team is known for putting our customers first and delivering a remarkable experience with every interaction. Many of our employees refer to World Travel Holdings as a family and embrace our Core Values of Passion, Pride, Teamwork and Velocity. In fact, we have been named Achievers “50 Most Engaged Workplaces" since 2011.
More than 80% of our employees work from home and we are consistently recognized as an industry leader in remote employment. That is why FlexJobs named us in its Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs for three consecutive years.
We are also privileged to have received prestigious awards and top honors from the largest cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity, just to name a few. Our status as a powerhouse in the travel industry has also been acknowledged by leading publications such as Travel Weekly’s Power List every year since 2007, and the Gold Travvy for Best Large Retail Agency by TravAllianceMedia. We have acquired these by the success we have had in owning and operating more than 17 brands like CruisesOnly, Cheap Cruises, LuxuryCruise.com, Vacation Outlet and Resort for a Day.
The company markets and sells vacations on behalf of its more than 18 partner brands which are comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations — Priceline, BJ’s, Delta Airlines, Marriott, Hilton Grand Vacation Club and more.
We also operate Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, a top-rated travel agency franchise, and a villas division comprised of Villas of Distinction, VillaRental.com and Jamaica Villas by Linda Smith.
Offices in Wakefield, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England.
Founded
2005
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Travel Arrangements
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, FL
