Corporate Travel Manager Operation

Gilpin Travel Management Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical insurance

Travel perks

Professional development

Job summary

Gilpin Travel Management Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Corporate Travel Manager - Operations to oversee end-to-end travel operations for corporate clients. You will manage ticketing, hotel bookings, and itineraries while maintaining strong vendor relationships and optimizing efficiency.

The role requires hands-on GDS experience (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo), a client-first approach, and leadership to guide the operations team toward SLA fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Travel, Tourism, Business, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate travel operations or travel management.
• Hands-on experience with GDS systems (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day travel operations including ticketing, hotel bookings, and itinerary planning.
• Coordinate with airlines, hotels, and ground transport vendors to ensure smooth travel execution.
• Handle travel requests for VIP and key corporate clients with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor travel budgets, vendor performance, and service quality to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Lead and train the operations team to deliver excellent client service and meet SLAs.
• Handle travel-related escalations and ensure timely resolution of client issues.

Skills

GDS systems expertise

Leadership

Budget monitoring

Vendor relationship management

Client-first approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Amadeus

Sabre

Galileo

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Travel Manager - Operations to oversee and manage end-to-end travel operations for corporate clients. The role involves ensuring seamless travel arrangements, maintaining vendor relationships, and optimizing operational efficiency for client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day travel operations including ticketing, hotel bookings, and itinerary planning.

• Coordinate with airlines, hotels, and ground transport vendors to ensure smooth travel execution.

• Handle travel requests for VIP and key corporate clients with high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Monitor travel budgets, vendor performance, and service quality to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Lead and train the operations team to deliver excellent client service and meet SLAs.

• Handle travel-related escalations and ensure timely resolution of client issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Travel, Tourism, Business, or related field.

• 5-8 years of experience in corporate travel operations or travel management.

• Hands-on experience with GDS systems (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo) is mandatory.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills with a client-first approach.

• Ability to handle multiple travel requests and manage deadlines efficiently.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance incentives

• Medical insurance and travel perks

• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

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