Group Business Travel Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Travel Management Company based in London is seeking a Group Business Travel Consultant to join their Travel & Events division. This role involves managing logistics for group travel while negotiating competitive rates and ensuring excellent service levels. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in group travel logistics, particularly in a high-pressured environment, and will thrive on achieving targets and KPIs.

Benefits

Annual company bonus (subject to performance)

25 Days holiday plus birthday off

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in booking group travel logistics.
• Excellent fares knowledge and GDS experience.
• Ability to work in a high-pressured environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK and global travel logistics for groups of 10 to 1,000+ passengers.
• Negotiate competitive rates with airline and hotel providers.
• Support the Events and Business Travel Departments.

Skills

Negotiation

Geographical knowledge

Airline schedule knowledge

Customer focus

Education

Experience booking and ticketing group travel

GDS experience

Tools

Cvent

Job description

We are working with a leading Travel Management Company based in London who are looking for a Group Business Travel Consultant to join their Travel & Events division, due to the successful growth of the business.

This is a varied role and as a Group Business Travel Consultant you will support the Events and Business Travel Departments, managing UK and global travel logistics for groups of 10 - 1,000+ passengers, negotiating competitive rates with airline and hotel providers and controlling budgets.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in booking group travel logistics and excellent fares knowledge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working on a range of event travel projects for groups
• Create group and individual reservations
• Negotiate competitive fares with suppliers
• Seek cost effective solutions in line with client objectives
• Maintain client focus all times and demonstrate excellent service levels
• Understand client accounts
• Achieve pre agreed objectives and KPI's.
• Support the Team Lead(s) and Head of Event Travel on tasks and projects

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Experience booking and ticketing group travel
• GDS experience is essential
• Excellent fare and ticketing knowledge including Published, Net, Group, and Consolidator fares
• Cvent and/or understanding of event registration tools advantageous
• Experience working in a high-pressured environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent geographical and airline schedule knowledge
• The ability to work on multiple events at the same time

PACKAGE:

• £38,000 - depending on experience
• Working shifts Monday - Friday between; 0830 - 1700 / 0900 - 1730 or 0930 - 1800
• Hybrid / London
• Annual company bonus (subject to company performance)
• 25 Days holiday per year plus your birthday off (plus UK BH)
• Private medical insurance

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