Senior Business Travel Consultant

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in travel is seeking a skilled travel consultant to manage all aspects of business travel bookings, including flights, hotels, and ground transport. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the travel management industry, proficiency in Native Sabre, and a passion for delivering excellent service to clients. This position offers a salary of around £37,000 and hybrid working hours.

Benefits

Salary circa 37,000

Hybrid working

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a travel management company or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Native Sabre for booking travel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage business travel bookings from enquiry to completion.
• Explore all travel options and present to clients.
• Ensure client profile verification and manage visa requirements.
• Maximise revenue opportunities for the company.

Skills

Recent experience working in Native Sabre

Minimum 5 years in a TMC or equivalent

Knowledgeable in Ticketing and Exchanges

Experience with generating BSP refunds

Experience with ticketing in a US PCC

Knowledge of Evolvi and Trainline

Knowledge of technology products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Good geographical and product knowledge

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Good organisational skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Passion for travel

Job description

Job Description

• Booking all aspects of business travel including flights, rail, hotel, and ground transport using Sabre
• Responsible for handling the enquiry from start to finish, including searching for a range of fares (Cat35, clients route deals) and travel options and presenting these to the client.
• Exploring and researching everything from low-cost options through to round the world itineraries.
• Managing each booking, ensuring all client profile details are verified and any necessary visa requirements advised.
• Respond to emails and calls within the clients SLA.
• Managing travel projects which could vary from individual reservations to large groups.
• Maximising revenue opportunities for the company
• Offering alternative options to the client within their travel policy

Skills Required

• Recent experience working in Native Sabre
• Minimum 5 years in a TMC or equivalent
• Knowledgeable in Ticketing and Exchanges
• Experience with generating BSP refunds would be advantageous.
• Experience with ticketing in a US PCC would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Evolvi and Trainline would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of technology products, including Outlook, Word, and excel
• Possess good geographical and product knowledge of destinations and airlines.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Proven ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritise effectively while managing multiple projects
• Good organisational skills and excellent customer service & communicative abilities are essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and keen attention to detail
• Provide a high level of customer service and guidance to our clients
• Flexible approach and desire to think 'outside of the box' to provide innovative travel solutions in times of increased stress for our clients.
• Must have a passion for travel and delivering service excellence!

The package

• Salary - circa 37,000
• Hybrid working
• Monday - Friday working hours
• Long list of excellent company benefits

Interested?

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