VIP Travel Consultant

ADTRAV Travel Management; Colorado; Remote; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ADTRAV Travel Management in the United States is seeking a VIP Travel Consultant to manage travel for VIP clients. Responsibilities include selecting destinations, coordinating transportation, dates, and accommodations, and booking domestic and complex international itineraries using Sabre.

The role emphasizes high-touch, white-glove service, remote work capability, and adherence to travel policies. Pay ranges $27-$32 per hour with quarterly KPI bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of corporate travel booking experience.
• Experience with VIP clients and high-touch service.
• Experience with Sabre or similar GDS.
• Knowledge of Fly America Act and Open Skies agreement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work remotely and meet home-office requirements.
• May require government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and emails from clients requesting new travel arrangements or changes to itineraries.
• Utilize Sabre to book airline, hotel, car, and other reservations.
• Provide travel expertise to clients and send quotes for international travel.
• Adhere to company policies and approved workflows.
• Communicate effectively with travelers and colleagues to resolve issues.

Skills

VIP client service

Travel booking

Microsoft Office

Remote work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sabre

Job description

Company Overview

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 a VIP Travel Consultant to be responsible for all aspects of travel management for our VIP clients. This includes conversing with customers through multiple communication channels to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations and accommodations required. The VIP 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of experience booking corporate domestic and international travel; complex international a plus.
• Experience working with VIP clients and providing high touch, white glove service.
• Prior experience with Visa/Passports preferred.
• Highly knowledgeable of city, airline, hotel, and car rental codes.
• Understanding of federal travel regulations, Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreement.
• Ability to weigh cost benefits and recommend alternate travel options to traveler within corporate policy.
• 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.
• 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 overtime and some weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal, and/or employment reference background check.
• Able to successfully pass a government clearance process as required.

Salary & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27-$32/hour. Pay is based on experience working with VIP clients, and experience booking corporate and complex international travel. There are opportunities for quarterly bonuses based on meeting outlined KPIs.

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), and PTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.