Junior Travel Planning Specialist – Custom & Groups

Project Expedition

. Provide timely and professional support to travel advisors and their clients .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $48,000 - $52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing custom travel itineraries and managing group programs while providing exceptional support to travel advisors and clients. Proficient in coordinating logistics, maintaining operational details, and enhancing travel experiences through creative recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Travel Itinerary DevelopmentGroup Program ManagementClear Written And Verbal CommunicationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyDetail-Oriented And Organized

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Hard Skills

Travel Itinerary DevelopmentGroup Program ManagementBooking Or Reservation PlatformsCost TrackingProposal Development

Soft Skills

Clear Written And Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

TravelTourismHospitalityCustom ItinerariesVendor Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide timely and professional support to travel advisors and their clients
Collaborate with tour operators worldwide to design custom and group travel itineraries
Develop personalized proposals and quotes tailored to each group’s requirements
Oversee requests ranging from single private tours to multi-day group programs
Resolve issues on the fly to ensure smooth travel experiences
Recommend creative activities and unique experiences to elevate trips
Maintain and update tour content, pricing, and operational details for custom and group programs
Coordinate capacity, schedules, and logistics with vendors and partners
Keep advisors and operators informed of itinerary or schedule updates
Assist advisors and group leaders with questions, bookings, and program details
Track penalties, costs, agreements, and critical deadlines
Review guest feedback and share actionable insights to enhance future programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–4 years of experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality
Clear written and verbal communication
Comfortable working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Able to handle several open requests at the same time without things slipping
Detail-oriented and organized
Works well with a team but can manage tasks on their own too
Fluent in English — other languages are a bonus
Experience with group programs or custom itineraries
Familiarity with booking or reservation platforms
Employees must be based in the United States
Not available to employees residing in California or New York
Must be able to work one of the Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday schedules

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company bonus (up to a total of $3,000, based on company targets - deferred eligibility)
15 days of leave (increases to 20 days at 2 years tenure)
Company Healthcare Plan (Company contribution $10,500)
401K company plan
Annual work from home budget $500
Annual training budget of $250
TSA Precheck (worth $80)
Annual Project Expedition tour credits of $750
Employee discounts on thousands of tours and activities
Allocation of time to work remotely in other destinations