Senior Travel Manager

Sambhv Steel Tubes Limited; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sambhv Steel Tubes Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Travel Manager to oversee end-to-end domestic and international travel for employees, senior management, and directors.

The ideal candidate will have deep airline, airport, railway, and travel agency networks to ensure seamless, timely arrangements, with a focus on policy compliance and cost optimization. 8–10 years of relevant experience required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in travel management.
• Experience handling domestic and international travel for senior leadership.
• Strong network with airlines, airport authorities, railway bodies, and travel agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end travel for Directors and senior management.
• Coordinate with airlines, airports, railways, and travel partners for bookings and changes.
• Handle international travel bookings, visas, and travel documents.
• Ensure adherence to company travel policies and optimize travel costs.
• Provide 24/7 travel support for emergencies and last-minute changes.
• Maintain travel MIS, track expenses, invoices, and vendor payments.
• Proactively plan travel calendars and negotiate corporate rates.

Skills

Travel management

VIP travel

Vendor relations

Airline coordination

Budget control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Travel & Tourism

Tools

Travel booking tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Travel Manager with 8–10 years of relevant experience (or more) to manage end-to-end domestic and international travel arrangements for employees, senior management, and directors.

The candidate should have strong connections with airlines, airport representatives, railway authorities, travel agencies, and other travel service providers to ensure seamless and timely travel arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Senior Management and Director Travel

  Manage priority and confidential travel arrangements for Directors, senior management, and VIP guests.

  Maintain flexibility for urgent and last-minute travel requirements.

• 2. Airline, Airport and Railway Coordination

  Maintain professional relationships with airline representatives, airport authorities, railway representatives, and travel partners.

  Coordinate special requirements, priority services, schedule changes, and other travel-related assistance.

• 3. International Travel Management

  Handle international flight bookings, visa coordination, travel insurance, and documentation.

  Coordinate with embassies, visa consultants, or authorized agencies wherever required.

• 4. Travel Policy and Cost Control

  Ensure bookings are made in accordance with company travel policies.

  Monitor travel expenses and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising convenience.

• 5. Emergency and 24×7 Travel Support

  Handle urgent travel changes, cancellations, missed connections, flight disruptions, and other travel emergencies.

  Be available for critical travel support when required.

  Evaluate and coordinate with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, cab operators, and other vendors.

  Negotiate corporate rates and service terms where applicable.

• 7. MIS and Expense Tracking

  Maintain a detailed database of travel bookings, expenses, invoices, cancellations, and vendor payments.

  Prepare periodic travel MIS and expense reports for management.

• 8. Calendar and Advance Planning

  Maintain travel calendars for Directors and senior management.

  Proactively plan recurring or upcoming travel requirements to ensure availability and better rates.

Compensation

Competitive / good salary package in line with experience and industry standards.