Now Hiring - Alpinr Mountain Travel - Mountain Travel Sales & Operations Associate in Baton Rouge, LA

Full description of the position

Do you love mountain travel, skiing, adventure, and/or creating unforgettable experiences? Alpinr Mountain Travel is a 50+ year old company based in Baton Rouge specializing in ski vacations, adventure travel, and group trips around the world. We're looking for an organized, proactive, relationship-focused professional to help drive our continued growth. You'll work directly with leadership, learning our operations, sales, vendor relationships, and trip management becoming a trusted resource for clients and suppliers alike, from first inquiry to trip completion. Build a career in travel while helping clients create lifelong memories in some of the world's most spectacular destinations.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Relationship Management

• Respond to trip inquiries, prepare proposals and quotations, and guide clients through the sales process to close
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, group leaders, ski clubs, and industry partners
• Support business development efforts to continue to expand sales Trip Operations
• Coordinate trip reservations lodging, flights, transfers, lift tickets, activities, and travel insurance and ensure accuracy across all components
• Collect payments, reconcile invoices, and maintain accurate booking records
• Manage supplier communications and contract administration
• Create and distribute client travel documents, and support trip leaders and clients before, during, and after travel Business Operations & Marketing
• Learn and become proficient in our core business systems, processes, and reporting tools
• Assist with website updates, social media, email marketing, and client communications
• Contribute to planning initiatives and operational improvements Destination & Industry Knowledge
• Build expertise in ski destinations, mountain resorts, and supplier partners
• Stay current on industry trends, airline policies, and travel regulations

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Customer-focused and sales-minded, with confidence building relationships with clients and suppliers
• Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset who stays calm under pressure
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with CRM systems, email marketing, or social media a plus
• Personal ski, mountain travel, or adventure travel experience preferred
• Travel industry experience preferred but not required Schedule: Full-time, hourly, MondayFriday, with occasional evenings/weekends during peak season; some travel required

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Travel opportunities
• Employee discounts at The Backpacker
• Potential for advancement Pay: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement Work Location: In person