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Field Sales Specialist (Contract)

Company: Instacart

Location: St. Louis, MO

Posted Feb 01, 2025

Instacart, a company transforming the grocery industry, is seeking a Field Sales Specialist for a remote position preferred in Kansas City MO, St Louis MO, Cincinnati OH, or Columbus OH. The role involves introducing Caper smart cart technology to customers, driving customer acquisition, implementing sales strategies, building relationships, providing reporting and feedback, and achieving targets. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in direct sales, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, comfort with new technology, and availability to work a Thursday through Monday schedule including weekends. Extensive travel is required. The base pay ranges from $34 to $3950 depending on the state.

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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