Specialized Travel Counselor

Veeva Systems; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel consultancy is seeking a Senior Business Consultant to advise corporate clients on travel arrangements. This home-based position requires expertise in the travel industry and GDS systems. You'll provide outstanding customer service and collaborate with teams to meet specific goals. The role includes flexibility in hours and the possibility of bonuses, alongside a variety of flexible benefits. Passion for client needs and attention to detail are paramount for success in this role.

Benefits

Flexible benefits tailored to each country

Travel perks from major providers

Access to 20,000 courses on the learning platform

Inclusion groups for employee support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in travel, especially business travel.
• Strong understanding of fares and ticketing rules.
• Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise and arrange travel for corporate business customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers through multiple platforms.
• Work individually and as part of a team to meet business goals.

Skills

Travel industry knowledge

GDS expertise (Sabre, Apollo, Amadeus, Galileo)

Client service excellence

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Job description

About the role

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. Our Specialized Travel Consultants work in a high-touch service environment to book travel and accommodation for some of our top clients at Amex GBT. Working from the comfort of your own home, you'll collaborate with your team to provide creative and timely travel solutions and an outstanding travel service experience. If you're curious, collaborative, and enjoy working in an environment that prioritizes quality of interactions over quantity of calls, this may be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Do

• Advise and arrange travel for corporate business customers (both individuals and groups)
• Arrange and book domestic and international business travel, in a variety of complexity, for air, road, rail, and accommodations
• Use various Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), including Sabre, Apollo, Amadeus, and/or Galileo. Training may be provided
• Communicate effectively with customers over the telephone, messaging (chat), e-mail, and/or back office systems
• Act as a trusted advisor by using travel expertise to proactively provide advice and selling additional services to clients to meet their needs while adhering to their company's travel policy
• Work individually and as a team to meet business and account-specific goals, which may include customer satisfaction, call adherence and service metrics

Our Traveler Care unit is a 24/7 operation. We have specific colleagues dedicated to the night shift, however, please be flexible and prepared to work afternoon shifts (12-8pm) and weekends.

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Business Consultant - Global Ops
• Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required
• Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)
• Bonus: Yes
• Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with…)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in travel (preferably business travel) and understanding of fares and ticketing rules for car, air, and hotel
• Passion for excellence in client service, including proactive anticipation of needs
• Native GDS expertise (Sabre, Apollo, Amadeus and/or Galileo)
• Professional communication (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Act with integrity, and look after personal traveler information
• Possess a strong understanding of the travel industry (background in business travel, leisure travel, or airline reservation)
• Resolving customer issues quickly and independently
• Teamwork and openness to feedback

Benefits

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
• And much more!

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