Senior business travel consultant

CM recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global travel management company is seeking a Senior Business Travel Consultant with extensive experience and Sabre knowledge. This hybrid position requires 1 to 2 days in-office and offers an attractive salary plus benefits including health care and pension. The role involves booking all aspects of business travel and managing client interactions effectively.

Benefits

Attractive salary up to 38k

25 days holidays

Pension

Health and dental care

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business travel consultant experience is essential.
• Strong familiarity with Sabre and worldwide airfares is crucial.
• Experience with ticketing and managing travel projects.

Responsibilities

• Book flights, hotels, and ground transport using Sabre.
• Handle end-to-end enquiries while adhering to client SLAs.
• Research and present various travel options to clients.

Skills

Business travel consultant experience

Strong Sabre knowledge

Worldwide airfares knowledge

Ticketing and refunds experience

Job description

Senior business travel consultants

Senior business travel consultants are sought for a global TMC that has won new business. One consultant with strong Sabre knowledge is required to work on high-profile accounts. Attractive salary, up to 38k plus bonus, 25 days holidays, pension, health care, etc. Hybrid role: 1 to 2 days a week in the West End office; home-based arrangements considered for an exceptional candidate.

Responsibilities

• Booking all aspects of business travel including flights, rail, hotel, and ground transport using Sabre.
• Handle enquiries from start to finish, including searching for a range of fares (Cat 35, client route deals) and travel options and presenting these to the client.
• Explore and research options from low-cost options to complex itineraries (including round-the-world).
• Manage each booking, ensuring client profile details are considered and visa requirements advised as needed.
• Respond to emails and calls within the client SLA.
• Manage travel projects ranging from individual reservations to large groups.
• Offer alternative options to the client within their travel policy.

Skills and qualifications

• Business travel consultant experience is essential, 5+ years.
• Strong Sabre knowledge is essential.
• Strong worldwide airfares knowledge.
• Experience with ticketing, refunds, etc.
• Willingness to travel to a London office two to three days per week; home-based arrangement considered for an exceptional candidate.

Additional information

• Shifts: 8.30am–5pm or 9.30am–6pm.
• Benefits: pension, health and dental care, perkbox, bonus.

How to apply

If you are interested in the above role, please apply online or send your CV to [e-mail] quoting DT60155.