Travel Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

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Mobile Association - Retail Sales

Company: T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 30, 2025

Becomes skilled with and consistently uses digital tools in interactions and onboarding to actively demonstrate: How our ever-expanding coverage stacks up in…

Marketing Manager

Company: MillerKnoll

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 02, 2025

5–7 years in marketing or agency roles (advertising, PR, or integrated marketing); luxury, fashion, or design-focused brand experience preferred, with B2B or…

Sushi Sous Chef

Company: RPM Seafood

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 30, 2025

Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority in travel roles?
Entry‑level agents earn $35k‑$55k; mid‑level tour operators $50k‑$70k; senior airline ops managers $70k‑$110k; travel tech developers $80k‑$140k; and sustainable tourism coordinators $50k‑$90k, all varying by region and company size.
What skills and certifications are required for travel professionals?
Key skills include GDS proficiency (Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo), CRS and CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot), aviation safety knowledge (FAA or EASA), and data analytics (Python, SQL). Certifications such as Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE), ISO 14001 for ESG, and hospitality management credentials boost credibility.
Is remote work available in the travel industry?
Remote roles exist in travel tech development, data analysis, virtual tour design, and customer support. Airline ops and hospitality positions often require on‑site presence, but many agencies now allow hybrid arrangements for agents and coordinators.
What are common career progression paths in travel?
A travel agent can advance to senior consultant, then to sales manager or regional director. Airline ops staff may move from crew to flight operations supervisor to director of operations. Tech roles progress from junior developer to product manager, then to CTO or head

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