Travel Executive (Office-based)

Outsourced; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 357,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced in Manila is seeking a Travel Executive to deliver high-quality travel and membership support for North America and Australia/New Zealand markets. You will handle member inquiries, manage bookings, and liaise with suppliers while maintaining service standards and timely updates.

Expect responsibilities across enquiries, quotations, and post-booking support, with out-of-hours emergencies and remote coordination with UK team.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in travel agency, travel operations, airline, tour operator or travel customer-service environment.
• Practical experience of booking and servicing international travel; experience using travel reservation or booking platforms.
• Excellent spoken and written English with clear, empathetic communication.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to member enquiries by telephone, email, live chat and other channels.
• Provide travel and membership support, bookings, quotations and documentation.
• Record interactions and outcomes in booking systems; escalate complex cases per procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

English proficiency

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

Travel and tourism qualifications

Tools

CRM systems

Helpdesk software

Live chat platforms

Travel booking systems

Job description

Outsourced. ph is a leading ISO-certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1,000 talented professionals

Job Overview

The Travel Executive provides responsive, high-quality travel and membership support to the company and partner-brand customers across North America and Australia/New Zealand. Working as part of the wider global Membership Services team, the role combines member service, travel sales, booking fulfilment, supplier liaison and out-of-hours emergency assistance. Youwill work closely with, and report to, the UK Membership Services Manager, following agreed service standards, escalation procedures and handover processes. You will take ownership of enquiries and bookings from first contact through to resolution, ensuring that members receive accurate advice, clear communication and reassuring support throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Member Enquiries and Customer Service

• Respond promptly and professionally to member enquiries by telephone, email, live chat and other approved channels.
• Support members with account access, membership benefits, booking questions, payments and general use of the travel platform.
• Take ownership of each enquiry, provide regular updates and follow it through to a satisfactory resolution.
• Record all interactions, actions and outcomes accurately in the relevant customer service and booking systems.
• Identify vulnerable customers or complex cases and accelerate them promptly in line with company procedures.

Travel Sales and Booking Support

• Act as a knowledgeable travel agent, understanding each member's travel requirements, preferences and budget.
• Research and recommend suitable flights, hotels, holidays, transfers, car hire, activities and other travel services.
• Prepare accurate quotations and explain prices, inclusions, booking conditions, cancellation terms and relevant travel requirements.
• Complete bookings and support members with amendments, cancellations, special requests and additional services.
• Look for appropriate opportunities to convert enquiries into bookings while always prioritising the member's needs and good customer outcomes.
• Provide clear itineraries, confirmations and travel documentation, checking all details carefully before issue.

Travel Fulfilment and Supplier Liaison

• Manage booking fulfilment tasks, including confirmations, documentation, payment checks, supplier deadlines and pre-departure requirements.
• Liaise with airlines, accommodation providers, tour operators, bedbanks, transfer companies and other suppliers to resolve booking queries and service issues.
• Investigate booking discrepancies, failed confirmations, schedule changes, cancellations and refund requests, maintaining a clear audit trail.
• Ensure supplier responses and agreed actions are communicated accurately and promptly to members.
• Escalate financial, regulatory, safeguarding or high‑risk issues to the UK team in accordance with agreed procedures.

Out-of-Hours and In-Travel Emergencies

• Provide calm and practical assistance to members experiencing urgent problems before departure or while travelling.
• Assess the urgency and impact of each incident and take appropriate action within agreed authority levels.
• Contact suppliers to arrange solutions for disrupted flights, unavailable accommodation, missed connections, cancellations and other critical travel issues.
• Follow emergency, duty-of-care and escalation procedures, including immediate escalation to the UK duty contact where required.
• Maintain detailed case notes and deliver a clear handover to the Leeds team at the end of each shift for any unresolved or high-priority cases.

Global Teamwork and Service Standards

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Leeds and other global service locations to provide consistent, joined-up support.
• Attend remote briefings, training sessions and performance reviews, including meetings scheduled with the UK team where reasonably required.
• Follow company policies, brand standards, data‑protection requirements, security controls and documented operating procedures.
• Meet agreed service levels and quality measures, including response times, resolution times, booking accuracy, sales conversion and member satisfaction.
• Share recurring member or supplier issues and suggest practical improvements to systems, processes and knowledge resources.

Person Requirements:

• At least two years' experience in a travel agency, travel operations, airline, tour operator or travel customer‑service environment.
• Practical experience of booking and servicing international travel; experience using travel reservation or booking platforms is strongly preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with customers from different markets.
• Strong customer-service and sales skills, with sound judgement and a genuine desire to resolve problems.
• Highly organised and accurate, with the ability to manage several live cases and prioritise urgent work.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and customers during disruption, complaints and emergency situations.
• Comfortable working independently during quieter out-of-hours periods while remaining closely connected to the wider team.
• Reliable and able to work the required shift pattern, including rota-based weekends and public holidays.
• Experience supporting customers in North America, Australia or New Zealand.
• Knowledge of flight disruption, schedule changes, hotel booking fulfilment and travel documentation.
• Experience with CRM, helpdesk, live-chat and travel booking systems.
• Travel and tourism qualifications or relevant supplier training.

Success in the Role

Success will be measured through consistently high member satisfaction, accurate bookings and documentation, timely resolution of enquiries, effective handling of emergencies, strong supplier follow‑up, appropriate sales conversion and reliable communication and handover with the UK team.

Work Location and Schedule

• Training Schedule: 5PM to 2AM MNL Time
• After Training Schedule: 6AM-3PM MNL Time (Rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays)

Note: As part of our recruitment process, we conduct a background check on all hired candidates. Please ensure that all required documents are prepared and submitted promptly.