Katie Bean Travels | Application

Katie Bean Travels is a luxury travel agency and proud member of the Virtuoso network, built on relationships, expertise, and deeply personalized service. We believe exceptional travel advisors do far more than plan trips. They become trusted partners in their clients’ lives, taking the time to understand what matters to them and creating experiences that feel personal, thoughtful, and effortless from beginning to end.

At Katie Bean Travels, we care deeply about how we show up for our clients, our partners, and one another. We value curiosity, professionalism, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to take care of people. We look for team members who take pride in their work, welcome feedback, solve problems thoughtfully, and understand that the smallest details can make the biggest difference.

Just as we are thoughtful about the experiences we create, we are intentional about the people we invite to join our team. The right fit matters for our clients, for our culture, and for your long-term success here.

This application is an opportunity for us to get to know you beyond your résumé: what motivates you, how you think, what you hope to learn, and the kind of career you hope to build.

We look forward to getting to know you.

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City and State you are based in

How did you hear about this opportunity?

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Please describe your personal travel experience and the places you've visited in the past five years

Please share a memory of exceptional service you received while traveling

Do you have any prior experience in the travel industry?

If yes, briefly describe your travel industry background

Do you have people in your life who already come to you for recommendations, advice, or travel ideas? If so, tell us a little about those relationships and why you think they trust your opinion.

What excites you most about building a travel business, and what do you think will be the biggest challenge?

Many of our best client relationships develop over years, not just a single trip. What does building trust with someone look like to you?

What do you believe separates good service from exceptional service in a high-end environment? How do you personally deliver that in your own life?

Describe a system, process, or method you use to stay organized when managing multiple priorities. Why does it work for you?

What specifically attracted you to Katie Bean Travels, and why do you believe this is the right environment for you?

How would you decide whether a destination, hotel, or experience is truly right for a client, beyond what is popular?

Tell us about a piece of constructive feedback you received that helped you grow. How did you respond to it?

Are you looking to build a full-time business, a part-time income, or are you still exploring?

What do you hope to be doing one year from now as a travel advisor?

Are you comfortable operating as an independent contractor (1099) rather than an employee?

Are you Mac or PC based?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Before you continue, we want to be clear about what it takes to thrive as a KBT advisor. The advisors who succeed here are highly organized, have a natural eye for detail, and understand that luxury travel does not operate on a 9-to-5 schedule. When a client is traveling and something needs attention, they step in and take ownership, whatever time that may be.They are self-motivated, proactive, and treat their book of business like a business. Most importantly, they view travel planning as an act of service. They genuinely care about the people they work with, think ahead, anticipate needs, and take pride in handling the details so their clients do not have to. They understand that what we provide is more than a trip. We give our clients their time back, remove stress from their lives, and create the freedom to be fully present with the people and experiences that matter most.

Katie Bean Travels Application

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