Corporate Travel Consultant

Kensington; Toronto; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington is seeking an established Corporate Travel Manager to handle domestic and international bookings, provide proactive service to executives, and ensure policy-compliant travel arrangements. The role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and remote-work capability, with focus on savings and policy adherence.

Compensation includes base 50k–60k CAD plus commissions and generous incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in corporate travel management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Global Distribution Systems (GDS). Preferably Sabre.
• Strong understanding of corporate travel policies and negotiated programs.
• Ability to work independently in a remote/outsourced environment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Book and manage domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and ancillary services.
• Provide proactive, high-touch service to corporate travelers and travel arrangers.
• Ensure bookings comply with policies and negotiated rates.
• Handle changes, cancellations, and disruptions, including after-hours support.
• Monitor itineraries and provide real-time assistance for delays or emergencies.
• Document all transactions and client communications in designated systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose alternatives where appropriate.
• Stay current with industry trends, airline rules, visas, and global travel restrictions.
• Meet individual and team targets for sales, revenue, and productivity.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Independent work (remote)

Team collaboration

Tools

GDS Sabre

Concur

Smartsheets

Excel

Job description

Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime!

We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, passionate experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. They are what enables us to deliver remarkable experiences in over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our businesses – Private Touring, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Expeditions, Ultraluxe Land, Private Jets, and Air.

To learn more about Kensington, visit kensingtontours.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Book and manage domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and ancillary services
• Provide proactive, high-touch service to corporate travelers, executives, and travel arrangers
• Ensure all bookings comply with client travel policies, preferred suppliers, and negotiated rates
• Handle changes, cancellations, and disruptions efficiently, including after-hours or urgent requests when required
• Monitor traveler itineraries and provide real-time support for delays, cancellations, or emergencies
• Accurately document all transactions and client communications in the designated systems
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues and improve service delivery
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend alternatives when appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, airline rules, visa requirements, and global travel restrictions
• Meet individual and team performance targets for sales, revenue, and productivity as defined by leadership
• Willing to take on other duties as necessary and act as a floater to support other teams when needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in corporate travel management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Global Distribution Systems (GDS). Preferably Sabre.
• Strong understanding of corporate travel policies and negotiated programs
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a remote/outsourced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking effectively across phones, email, and group chats/shared inboxes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-volume or VIP corporate accounts
• Familiarity with online booking tools (e.g., Concur, Deem), Smartsheets, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of international travel requirements, visas, and documentation
• Bi-lingual French capabilities are a plus

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused mindset with a service-first approach
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Adaptability and ability to manage shifting priorities
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive client information
• Strong team player who contributes to a collaborative, supportive team culture and camaraderie

We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected compensation range for this position is: $50,000 - $60,000 plus commission. The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.