Corporate Travel Advisor – Apollo – Remote

Direct Travel; Minnesota; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Travel, a rapidly growing Travel Management Company, is seeking a Corporate Travel Advisor. This remote position involves managing comprehensive travel arrangements for clients and requires a minimum of 5 years' experience. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and proficient in travel industry systems.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Employee rewards and recognitions program

Wellness and Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Expertise in airline ticketing rules and regulations.
• Proficient in Internet searches and booking processes.
• Excellent communication via email and phone.

Responsibilities

• Completes domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Interacts with clients providing support for travel issues.
• Ensures compliance with client travel policies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum 5 years’ experience in travel arrangements

Tools

Airline GDS, Apollo

Microsoft Office

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Embark on the next step in your career journey with Direct Travel!

As one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies (TMC) in the world, Direct Travel is committed to reimagining what is possible for the industry , including business travel, personalized experiences, and meetings & events. Under the forward-thinking direction of our experienced leadership team, we are rapidly expanding and leveraging next-generation technologies to deliver on our vision for The Perfect Trip . This is your opportunity to grow your career and be part of a dynamic team that is setting the new standard of travel and service excellence. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready for what’s next, we’d love for you to join us!

As a key member of the Operations Team, the Corporate Travel Advisor will be responsible for the successful completion of comprehensive, accurate, cost effective travel arrangements for Direct Travel clients within company policies utilizing corporate contracts and preferred suppliers in an efficient and professional manner.

This is an hourly full-time, remote position.

Expedition Expectations

• Completes domestic and international travel arrangements for clients which may include air, hotel, ground transportation, rail and limos
• Supports multiple accounts
• Operates within detailed procedures
• Interacts with traveler or travel arranger and provides 1st level of support for customer service and technical issues
• Ensures compliance of a client’s travel policy while utilizing DT preferred vendors to maximize profit
• Adheres to DT standards in delivering customer service including telephone and email etiquette, and follows prescribed customer service escalation procedure
• Follows company standards regarding procedures, utilization of tools, productivity, accuracy of work, and attendance
• Attends staff and training meetings for ongoing updates in travel industry and office procedures which may require you to work in the office if home based
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative working environment
• This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the position
  
  

Passport to Success

• Minimum 5 years’ experience providing domestic and international travel arrangements
• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of airline ticketing rules and regulations
• High proficiency using Airline GDS, Apollo
• Proficient in producing lowest logical airfare within client’s policy
• Understands international airfares and international ticketing
• Proficient in Internet searches and online booking processes
• Thorough working knowledge of exchanging, reissue of tickets
• Must be able to thoroughly read, understand and follow client travel policies and guidelines
• Thorough understanding of Reading each companies information and following guidelines of their policy
• Previous experience handling VIP clientele
• Excellent communication skills via email and phone
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to meet and exceed required performance standards
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Work well under pressure and have the ability to deal with change and adversity
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Works well independently as well within a group
  
  

Benefits Onboard

In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers an employee rewards and recognitions program, Total Rewards Package which includes Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.

Our Brand Voyage: Direct Travel

Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost savings. The company is led by CEO Christal Bemont and Executive Chairman Steve Singh, noted business investor and founder of Concur. Direct Travel has offices in over 80 locations and is currently ranked among the top providers of travel on Travel Weekly’s Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com .

Direct Travel is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer

If you're ready to chart a new course and advance your career with the valuable moments and travel experiences that await, we welcome you to submit your resume for consideration at Direct Travel.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Travel Arrangements

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