Specialized Travel Counselor

Job Description

Advise and arrange travel for corporate business customers (both individuals and groups) Arrange and book domestic and international business travel, in a variety of complexity, for air, road, rail, and accommodations Use various Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), including Sabre, Apollo, Amadeus, and/or Galileo. Training may be provided Communicate effectively with customers over the telephone, messaging (chat), e-mail, and/or back office systems Act as a trusted advisor by using travel expertise to proactively provide advice and selling additional services to clients to meet their needs while adhering to their company s travel policy Work individually and as a team to meet business and account-specific goals, which may include customer satisfaction, call adherence and service metrics We look forward to sharing more detailed job functions and key performance indicators during the interview process. What We re Looking For Previous experience in travel (preferably business travel) and understanding of fares and ticketing rules for car, air, and hotel Passion for excellence in client service, including proactive anticipation of needs Native GDS expertise (Sabre, Apollo, Amadeus and/or Galileo) Professional communication (written and verbal) Attention to detail Act with integrity, and look after personal traveler information Possess a strong understanding of the travel industry (background in business travel, leisure travel, or airline reservation) Resolving customer issues quickly and independently Teamwork and openness to feedback