Travel Consultant

Omega World Travel, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega World Travel, Inc. in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Travel Consultant to plan and book all travel arrangements for a federal government agency. The role is onsite in Fairfax with afternoon, evening, overnight and weekend schedules available.

The Travel Consultant will handle domestic and international air, hotel, rail and car reservations using a GDS system and other travel tools, delivering top-level customer service onsite and by phone or email.

Qualifications

• 3 years Travel Consultant experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong knowledge of world geography required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications required
• Ability to work with speed in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Plan and book domestic and international air, hotel, rail and car reservations for a federal government agency
• Utilize a GDS reservation system (Sabre or Apollo) and other travel tools
• Provide top-level customer service onsite and via phone/email
• Handle travel requests and ensure prompt replies to emails

Job description

Travel Consultant

Omega World Travel is looking to hire experienced Travel Consultants to join our growing company. The Travel Consultant will plan and book all details of travel for a prestigious federal government agency. The position is located at Omega’s onsite location in Fairfax, VA.

Afternoon, evening and overnight work schedules available. Weekend schedules available.

The Travel Consultant will ensure top level customer service through effective use of a GDS reservation system and other associated travel tools, all while maintaining excellent onsite and telephone service techniques and prompt replies to emails.

The applicant will handle domestic and international travel related requests and process air, hotel, rail and car reservations.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of GDS required; Sabre or Apollo experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years Travel Consultant experience required
• Government travel management company experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of world geography required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong customer service skills required
• Ability to work with speed in a fast-paced environment required