Corporate International/Complex Travel Consultant
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $27.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Job Description
ADTRAV Travel Management, founded in 1977, is a well-established leader in the travel management industry with over four decades of expertise providing corporate, government, vacation, group, meetings, and incentive travel programs throughout the United States. Recognized as one of the top business travel management companies in the country, ADTRAV has demonstrated consistent growth since its inception, reflecting its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. The company specializes in delivering tailored travel solutions that meet the complex needs of its diverse client base ranging from large corporations to government entities and leisure travelers. ADTRAV prides itself on combining industry knowledge, technology,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience booking domestic and international travel
- Proficiency in using GDS systems, specifically Sabre
- Knowledge of city, airline, hotel, and car rental codes
- Understanding of federal travel regulations including Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreement
- Strong computer skills and ability to multitask across applications
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work remotely and adhere to home-office standards
- Capacity to work extended hours at a computer workstation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility to work within scheduled hours including some weekends
- Successful completion of background checks including credit and criminal checks
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 2 years of experience booking domestic and international travel
- complex international a plus
- Experience using a GDS System
- Sabre required, Amadeus a plus
- Highly knowledgeable of city, airline, hotel, and car rental codes
- Understanding of federal travel regulations, Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreement
- Strong computer and typing skills, including the ability to navigate quickly between programs and use shortcut keys
- Demonstrated experience learning and using technology, ability to use multiple applications and monitors simultaneously
- Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service, internally and externally
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- able to listen to and respond to the traveler’s needs and clarify as needed
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
- Highly self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, while also being open to feedback and direction
- Able to present a professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers/clients and work cooperatively
- Ability to work remotely and meet the company home-office requirements
- Able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods without leaving the work area
- Able to successfully attend and pass new hire and department-specific training
- Able to maintain confidentiality of company and client information
- Able to work a schedule that falls between Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm CT
- able to work some weekends as needed
- Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal, and/or employment reference background check
Job Duties
- Answer calls and emails promptly from clients who are requesting new travel arrangements or changes to existing itineraries
- Utilize Sabre to book and issue airline, hotel, car, and other reservations, accurately and efficiently
- Maintain sufficient account knowledge to assist clients without delay
- Check queues daily to ensure accuracy and that all issued tickets are complete
- Maintain service non-stop programs such as preferred vendors, Waiver/Favors, RezCritiques, and Vacation Referrals
- Provide travel expertise to clients
- Send quotes for international travel
- break rules down to see if there are restrictions or are non-refundable, understand open skies and FAA rules
- Meet KPIs as outlined by management, including maintaining consistent attendance and adherence to the schedule
- Communicate with airlines on flight changes, seating, and upgrades and provide updates to the client as needed
- Follow ADTRAV policies, procedures, and approved workflows on how to service travelers
- Provide excellent customer service in every interaction with travelers
- show empathy and be able to identify and solve traveler issues
- Communicate effectively with other agents and employees to solve problems, gather information, and service travelers
- Become knowledgeable in ADTRAV's industry and customer base
- Participate in ongoing training to continuously build knowledge and skills in the industry
- Represent ADTRAV by embracing the company values and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and clients
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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