Manager – Travel & Accommodation

Manager – Travel & Accommodation

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement travel policies and procedures in alignment with company goals and compliance standards.
• Lead end-to-end negotiations and long-term agreements with hotel chains, bus operators, airline companies, and other travel service providers.
• Oversee the Travel Desk team and ensure 24/7 travel assistance and support operations.
• Review, approve, and optimize all booking operations including Air / Rail / Bus tickets, hotel accommodations (domestic and international), and car rentals.
• Monitor travel expenditure and implement cost control strategies for maximum savings and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Business Units) for travel claims processing and vendor payment settlements.
• Analyze and present travel spend reports, vendor performance, and MIS dashboards to senior management.
• Audit travel bookings and ensure compliance with corporate policies and budget.
• Handle escalations, address service gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in travel processes.

Requirements:

• Graduate in any discipline; a post-graduate degree or certification in travel management is a plus.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in corporate travel management or administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor management, and travel operations oversight.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, travel booking systems, and corporate email communication.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.