Travel Agent's Commission - too good to be true?

SnowDrop

I am looking for some advice regarding a TA position. 

I have had two interviews so far with this company, first with the HR, second with the hiring manager. I think they went well. The hiring manager told me at the end of my 2nd interview that the commission for bookings is 5%. Is this too good to be true? Basic is good, there is also a yearly bonus.

The reason I ask is because I have not worked for a TMC before, just as an in-house corp TA (no commission, just basic pay). I can't find anthing online about this. Just the 5% seems a little high. This could potentially double my basic or add thousands to it. Is there a catch or am I being too humble?

DullGreyGuy

5% in principle sounds high but inevitably you need to clarify its 5% of what? The total price the customer pays? That would seem exceptionally high... 5% of the agency's commission seems a more reasonable proportion 

74jax

They should be able to give you an 'average' of what consultants in the office you are working, are getting.

What is the 5% commission on bookings based on?  A total holiday, so say 5% of 3k (£150).  Or 5% of the company's commission, say on £150 (£7.50).

If you haven't worked with commission before, other questions to ask after what the 5% is of and what the 'average' commission is, are -
* Is the commission written into the contract, or can it be taken away / changed at any time.
* Who gets the commission, is it the person with first contact who does the work, or the person who takes the booking deposit.
* When is the commission paid, on full payment of the holiday, or after the holiday has been taken. 
* Is the commission capped. 
* How is commission submitted, can it be withheld

Marcon

SnowDrop said:

I am looking for some advice regarding a TA position. 

I have had two interviews so far with this company, first with the HR, second with the hiring manager. I think they went well. The hiring manager told me at the end of my 2nd interview that the commission for bookings is 5%. Is this too good to be true? Basic is good, there is also a yearly bonus.

The reason I ask is because I have not worked for a TMC before, just as an in-house corp TA (no commission, just basic pay). I can't find anthing online about this. Just the 5% seems a little high. This could potentially double my basic or add thousands to it. Is there a catch or am I being too humble?

Try how much do employees of travel management companies earn