Travel Consultant - Corporate International/Complex

ADTRAV Travel Management; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAV Travel Management is seeking Travel Consultants to manage all aspects of travel for clients, including booking complex international itineraries using Sabre, hotel rooms, car rentals, and trains. You will handle inquiries via calls and emails, provide quotes for international trips, and ensure adherence to company policies.

A high school diploma and 2+ years of travel booking experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience booking domestic and international travel; complex international a plus.
• Highly knowledgeable of city, airline, hotel, and car rental codes.

Responsibilities

• Converse with clients via multiple channels to determine travel details.
• Book and issue domestic and complex international airline itineraries, hotels, cars, and trains using a GDS system.
• Provide travel expertise and quotes for international travel; follow company policies and workflows.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively with travelers and colleagues.
• Work remotely and meet home-office requirements; attend training and maintain knowledge of industry.

Skills

Customer service

Travel planning

GDS knowledge

Multi-channel support

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sabre

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ADTRAV Travel Management, founded in 1977, has over four decades of experience in managing corporate, government, vacation, group, meetings, and incentive travel programs across the United States. We have experienced steady growth throughout our history and are currently ranked as one of the top business travel management companies in the country.

ADTRAV is seeking Travel Consultants to be responsible for all aspects of travel management for our clients. This includes conversing with customers through multiple communication channels to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations and accommodations required. The Travel Consultant will also be responsible for booking and issuing domestic and complex international airline itineraries, hotel reservations and car and train reservations through a GDS system.

Answer calls and emails promptly from clients who are requesting new travel arrangements or changes to existing itineraries.

Utilize Sabre to book and issue airline, hotel, car, and other reservations, accurately and efficiently.

Maintain sufficient account knowledge to assist clients without delay.

Maintain service non-stop programs such as preferred vendors, Waiver/Favors, RezCritiques, and Vacation Referrals.

Provide travel expertise to clients.

Send quotes for international travel; Follow ADTRAV policies, procedures, and approved workflows on how to service travelers.

Provide excellent customer service in every interaction with travelers. Communicate effectively with other agents and employees to solve problems, gather information, and service travelers.

Become knowledgeable in ADTRAV's industry and customer base.

Participate in ongoing training to continuously build knowledge and skills in the industry.

Adhere to company policies and procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

At least 2 years of experience booking domestic and international travel; complex international a plus.

Highly knowledgeable of city, airline, hotel, and car rental codes.

Understanding of federal travel regulations, Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreement.

Strong computer and typing skills, which includes the ability to navigate quickly between programs and using shortcut keys.

Demonstrated experience learning and using technology, and ability to use multiple applications and monitors at one time.

Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service, internally and externally.

Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.

Highly self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Able to present a professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers/clients and work cooperatively.

Ability to work remotely and meet the company home-office requirements.

Able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time, without leaving the work area.

Be able to successfully attend and pass new hire and department specific training.

Able to work a schedule that falls between Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm CT. Able to work some weekends and holidays as needed.

Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal, and/or employment reference background check.

The pay range for this position is $26-$28/hour. Pay is based on the team, and experience booking corporate and complex international travel. There are opportunities for quarterly bonuses based on meeting outlined KPIs. ADTRAV offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), and PTO.

ADTRAV Corporation an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.