Senior Business Travel Consultant - Day Shift - Remote

Perk; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic travel management company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Business Travel Consultant to provide exceptional service to business travelers. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of the Galileo GDS system and a proactive approach to client inquiries. Offering a competitive compensation package and flexibility in work hours, this role supports a positive team environment and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity

Generous vacation days

Health perks and gym allowance

Flexibility for pension plan

Company events and team building

Mental health support tool

Growth opportunities

Paid volunteer hours

Qualifications

• Expertise in using the Galileo GDS system, including ticket reissuing.
• Experienced as a Business Travel Consultant.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class service to business travelers.
• Arrange European and domestic travel.
• Work independently to handle client inquiries.
• Communicate professionally with clients via various channels.
• Maintain client relationships and support requests.
• Ensure service level agreements are met.

Skills

Expert knowledge of the Galileo GDS system

Proficient in air fares and ticketing

Great communication skills in English

Ability to work under pressure

Positive and professional telephone manner

Proactive in resolving customer queries

Organized and well-planned

Flexible in task completion

Motivating and encouraging team member

Job description

About Us

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time‑consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact.

We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.

At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Business Travel Consultant that is passionate about enhancing the experience of business travelers and is an expert in the Galileo GDS system.

Our Customer Care team is crucial to our company's success and growth. We value empathetic professionals who understand our mission: making business travelers happy!

What You Will Do

• Provide first‑class, 7‑star service to business travelers, managing travel bookings, amendments, and cancellations efficiently.
• Arrange European and domestic travel, including flights, car rentals, and hotels.
• Work independently, using your initiative to handle client inquiries and provide solutions without supervision.
• Communicate with clients via live chat, telephone, and email, ensuring all interactions are professional, friendly, and accurate.
• Undertake travel reservations and amendments for Click Travel customers, prioritizing customer service and booking accuracy.
• Proactively maintain and develop client relationships, offering support throughout the entire travel process.
• Provide suitable travel options and suggestions to meet client requirements.
• Ensure all service level agreements are met and actively maintain the Galileo GDS queues.
• Mentor and support junior team members, assisting with their queries and quality‑checking their work as needed.
• Support the Team Leader and collaborate with colleagues to maintain a high level of service.

We Are Looking for People Who

Possess expert knowledge of the Galileo GDS system, including reissuing (manual & automated) tickets autonomously

• Are proficient in air fares and ticketing.
• Have great communication skills, fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.
• Have previous experience as a Business Travel Consultant.
• Are well‑organized, and capable of working to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Exhibit a positive and professional telephone manner, with confidence in interacting with clients and suppliers.
• Are proactive in resolving customer queries and complaints, using their initiative to overcome problems.
• Are flexible and willing to complete various tasks as needed, supporting the team and contributing to overall success.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude when dealing with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Motivate and encourage the well‑being of the team, displaying a positive attitude at all times.

Our Benefits

• 💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company.
• 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge.
• 💊 Health perks such as discounts in health insurance or gym allowance.
• 🧩 Flexibility to increase your pension plan.
• 🥳 Unforgettable Perk events, including travel to one of our hubs.
• 💙 A mental health support tool for your well‑being.
• 📒 Exponential growth opportunities.
• 🫶 VolunteerPerk – 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.

Working Hours & Conditions

• Working hours are within 7am – 11pm – Part‑time working hours also available.
• An expectation of weekend working on a rotation is required.
• Required to work bank holidays.
• Role will be fully remote but you will be required to come into the Birmingham Hub for training and special events.

How We Work

We prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren’t always reflected in formal credentials.

For certain roles, we provide relocation assistance. Please specify your need for this in your application, and we will evaluate the possibility on a case‑by‑case basis. English is our official office language, so we request that resumes be submitted in English for effective communication.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, meaning you’re welcome at Perk regardless of your appearance, where you’re from, or any other factor that distinguishes you.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to [e-mail], and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.