Corporate Travel Manager

Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Free onsite healthcare for you and fam

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens is seeking a strategic Corporate Travel Manager to lead our travel operations team and drive service excellence. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align the travel function with organizational objectives and support travelers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires extensive travel industry experience, strong leadership, and a track record of implementing process improvements, automation, and reporting, while managing

Qualifications

• 10+ years in travel industry experience including travel operations
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and strategy
• Proven success in operational improvements and change management
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts and budgets
• Strong KPI analysis and reporting skills
• Expertise in complex ticketing, exchanges, and travel operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and travel policies/compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead Travel Services operations with a focus on service excellence
• Set departmental goals and strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives
• Monitor KPIs, service quality, customer satisfaction and productivity
• Implement process improvements, automation, reporting tools and travel technologies
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships including negotiations and SLAs
• Oversee travel budgets and cost-effective management of expenditures
• Develop dashboards for leadership visibility on performance and trends
• Coach and develop a high-performing team and foster accountability
• Ensure compliance with travel policies, vendor agreements and duty-of-care requirements
• Support complex travel needs during peak periods

Skills

Travel industry experience

Leadership / people management

Data-driven improvement

Tools

Worldspan

Sabre

Travelport+

Job description

Jackson and Coker connects healthcare professionals with hospitals and clinics that need temporary support, ensuring patients receive care when and where they need it most. Our work keeps communities healthy by filling critical staffing gaps across the country. We’re a people‑first organization with a strong culture, a supportive team environment, and a mission that truly makes a difference. Whether you’re new to healthcare or have years of experience, you’ll find opportunities here to grow, contribute, and be part of meaningful work that impacts lives every day.

Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as the #1 Best Staffing Firms to Work For nationwide, Top Places to Work by the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution, and Healthiest Employers. As part of Jackson Healthcare, we have also been honored with Top Global Inspiring Workplaces, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, PEOPLE’s Companies That Care, and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care.

We're seeking a strategic and operationally focused Corporate Travel Manager to lead our travel operations team, drive service excellence, and shape the future of our travel program. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven travel industry leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, technology, and people leadership.

What You'll Do

As the Corporate Travel Manager, you'll provide overall leadership for travel operations while driving improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, customer experience, and business performance. You'll partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the travel function supports organizational objectives while delivering exceptional service to travelers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all Travel Services operations, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence.
• Establish departmental goals and strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor KPIs, service quality, customer satisfaction, and productivity metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Implement process improvements, automation tools, reporting solutions, and travel technologies that enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including contract negotiations and service-level performance.
• Oversee travel budgets and ensure cost-effective management of travel expenditures.
• Develop reporting and dashboards that provide leaders with visibility into operational performance and trends.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with travel policies, vendor agreements, industry regulations, and duty-of-care requirements.
• Support complex travel needs and provide operational guidance during periods of increased demand.

Why You’ll Love Working at Jackson and Coker:

• Industry Stability: Join a nationally respected leader in healthcare staffing with a strong reputation and long-term career potential.
• Incredible Onsite Perks: Work at our state-of-the-art headquarters featuring a gym, pool, sauna, restaurants, Starbucks, game room, and more.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Access free onsite healthcare for you and your family, plus childcare and virtual learning support.
• Robust Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a mission-driven, diverse environment with associate-led networks and philanthropic initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the travel industry, including experience as a travel agent or in a similar travel operations role.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational strategy.
• Proven success leading operational improvements, change management initiatives, and team development efforts.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and budget oversight.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage KPIs and reporting to drive business decisions.
• Experience with Global Distribution Systems (GDS), including Worldspan, Sabre, and/or Travelport+.
• Expertise in complex ticketing, exchanges, and travel operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of travel policies, compliance requirements, and travel industry best practices.

EEO Statement

Jackson and Coker is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.