Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $34.25 - $46.13
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Personal time off
pension
bonus program
Job Description
Principal Financial Group is a global financial investment management leader headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. With a rich heritage spanning several decades, Principal is dedicated to providing retirement solutions, insurance, asset management, and other financial services designed to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. Known for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and corporate responsibility, Principal fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This environment enables employees to grow both personally and professionally while contributing meaningfully to the company’s mission of enhancing financial security for its clients worldwide.
The role of Executive Travel Consultant at Principal ... Show More
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Job Requirements
- 6 plus years experience working in the travel business hospitality travel management or equivalent such as a travel coordinator travel specialist travel agent or similar related role
- Experience with high-level executive support
- Experience with visa and passport application processing
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international travel requirements including routing fares and pricing multi-destination trips available resources and travel documentation requirements
- Understanding and expertise in international offerings including airport lounges day rooms local currency local customs and other resources available
- Excellent time management problem solving decision-making planning and organizational skills
- Good relationship building and experience working with VIP travelers
- Must have the ability to provide after-hours support to executive travelers as needed
- Knowledge and proficiency in travel booking platforms (e.g. Navan) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multi-leg itineraries across multiple time zones
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently under pressure with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Job Qualifications
- 6 plus years experience working in the travel business hospitality travel management or equivalent such as a travel coordinator travel specialist travel agent or similar related role
- Experience with high-level executive support
- Experience with visa and passport application processing
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international travel requirements including routing fares and pricing multi-destination trips available resources and travel documentation requirements
- Understanding and expertise in international offerings including airport lounges day rooms local currency local customs and other resources available
- Excellent time management problem solving decision-making planning and organizational skills
- Good relationship building and experience working with VIP travelers
- Knowledge and proficiency in travel booking platforms (e.g. Navan) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multi-leg itineraries across multiple time zones
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently under pressure with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Job Duties
- Deliver on all aspects of domestic and international travel for executives including commercial flights ground transportation and other accommodations
- Navigate travel requirements such as passports visas vaccinations ETAs Global Entry and TSA Pre-Check
- Provide real-time support by anticipating and resolving travel disruptions demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness beyond standard business hours
- Ensure all travel complies with corporate policies while accommodating executive preferences and business needs
- Collaborate closely with executive assistants and Global Security to ensure seamless coordination safety and risk management
- Serve as the primary liaison between executives assistants and the travel management company to ensure a high-touch anticipatory travel experience
- Deliver on all aspects of executive and Board of Directors travel using the corporate aircrafts
- Partner closely with the Principal Hangar team and pilots to confirm flight schedules passenger manifests catering ground transportation and special travel requests
- Serve as the EMG/assistant’s primary point of contact for corporate jet travel logistics providing real-time communication and problem-solving support
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence at the hangar 1-2 days per week or as determined necessary to strengthen collaboration ensure operational readiness and deliver a seamless high-touch travel experience aligned with executive expectations and company standards
- Stay current on industry trends emerging travel technologies and best practices to continuously enhance the executive travel program
- Support enterprise travel-related projects including vendor evaluations policy reviews and risk assessments as needed to ensure travel operations remain efficient safe and aligned with corporate objectives for our executives
- Provide insights and recommendations that improve processes elevate service quality and strengthen the overall executive travel experience
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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