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Need a job? AAA is hiring work-from-home travel agents

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(KGTV) - AAA is looking for a few good agents. Well, likely more than a few.

The auto insurance company is hiring travel agents for its AAA Club Alliance wing. Employees would be able to work from home as a part of the agency's New Jersey call center. Calls would also be incoming, so no cold calling.

Travel agent candidates are being sought in 22 states, including California.

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Those hired, however, must attend a five- to eight-week training program in New Jersey. But it could be worth it.

The position pays $17 an hour and including nearly four weeks of paid vacation over the first year, travel discounts, and tuition reimbursement. Here's a full listing of the job requirements:

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting customers with various AAA travel product questions
  • Fielding all calls for the retail offices when their lines are full
  • Meeting sales quotas for preferred airlines and vendors
  • Staying in the loop on internet travel sales trends and tools to book travel
  • Operating airline reservation and booking systems

Applicants for this position must have:

  • A high school diploma
  • A flexible schedule within a 24/7 operation (overtime may be required during peak periods)
  • Demonstrated sales and customer support knowledge
  • Travel school accreditation with 18 months experience preferred

Benefits include:

  • 401(k) with 7% match
  • About four weeks paid time off in the first year (plus paid holidays)
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid training
  • Travel discounts
  • Complimentary AAA Premier membership

Anyone interested can apply online at AAA Club Alliance here.