Independent Travel Agent (Remote)

The Travel Box International • Contract • Remote (Chicago, IL, US) • 3m ago

The Travel Box International is an award winning leisure travel company specializing in once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Sophisticated and tailored experiences serviced by a team of advisors who are highly specialized in their field. Our team is represented in Africa, Asia, Europe, and The Americas (North, Central & South) giving us the ability to offer services from specialists who not only work in the business, but rather an agency that provides unique and epic experiences around the globe. As a full service travel agency we are looking to hire independent travel advisors (I.T.A.).

If you are passionate about travel, self driven and able to work independently join us as an independent travel advisor and embark on an exciting journey in the travel industry. We provide all the training and certifications you will need to succeed.

This is a fully remote (independent contractor), commission based position as a travel agent. Access to trainings, continual education, marketing platforms, technology and all the support needed to help build your business stream is provided. The I.T.A. will have access to market and sell the most reputable leisure travel suppliers in the industry.

To learn about the position visit:

https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/traveladvisor

Requirements

ITA (Independent contractor - 1099)
Market, sell and promote travel
Create travel itineraries and manage trips
Earn commissions selling the world's leading travel suppliers
Access industry leading marketing solutions
On-going trainings & education
Generate your own client base
Offer professional travel services
Run your own business
Complete initial online training, Ignite

Benefits

Access to our global network of travel suppliers
Eligibility for IATA card and benefits
Competitive commissions
Access to the Virtuoso luxury travel consortia
Marketing & social media support
Office Support to run the day-to-day
Set your own schedule
Work anywhere anytime

Important

This is not a salary or hourly position. Independent Travel Advisors (Travel Agents) generate their own business, they get paid when they sell travel, by collecting commissions from the travel suppliers they sell. All new ITA's are required to complete the online training (Ignite) prior to starting.

We onboard travel advisors once yearly; all onboarding and completion of the IGNITE training must be completed by October 10, 2025.

To learn more about Ignite training:

https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/ignite

Please read the frequently asked questions of the position which can be found at:

https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/ita-faq

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Have you read the full job description on our website? Job description link: https://www.explore.travelboxinternational.com/traveladvisor

Do you have previous experience as a travel agent / advisor? If Yes, please tell us about your experience (where, how long, etc.). If No type N/A in the answer box.

Do you understand that the independent travel advisor is a commission based position?

Do you understand there is a business monthly cost of $99 per month to license, transact and collect commissions as an agent, and that cost is the responsibility of the travel advisor ?

Do you understand that this position involves running your own business?

The registration for the training is $249. The registration cost for training is the responsibility of the travel advisor. Please confirm you are aware of this.

Completion of the initial online training program, Ignite, is a prerequisite to begin and must be completed by October 10, 2025. Will you be able to complete the onboarding and training by October 10, 2025?

Work Location: Remote