Senior Travel Executive - Corporate

TAG; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Travel Executive to manage VIP travel programs for high-profile clients, coordinating complex itineraries across global destinations with discretion and precision. You will develop proactive travel solutions, negotiate with vendors, and ensure seamless air, hotel and ground arrangements while maintaining top-tier service standards.

Based in Stellenbosch, you will collaborate with global colleagues to deliver high-touch experiences and maintain client

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in travel management.
• GDS experience, Galileo preferred.
• Experience handling VIP, corporate and group travel.
• Ability to create detailed multi-city itineraries and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage VIP travel requirements and preferences with discretion.
• Analyse enquiries and craft optimal itineraries within budgets.
• Fully service VIP bookings and ticketing with high documentation standards.
• Resolve errors or client complaints with excellent service.
• Oversee QC procedures and tasks.
• Process complex reissues and pricing records accurately.
• Negotiate best rates from vendors to maximize profitability.

Skills

VIP client mgmt

GDS Galileo

Itinerary planning

Vendor negotiation

Budgeting

Tools

Galileo GDS

Job description

TAG provides high-touch, personalized travel and event management services to the biggest names on the planet, as well as top C-suite executives and award-winning productions. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and complexity of travel, and we are committed to uncovering solutions to get our clients where they need to be, feeling ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for a fun, ever-changing and challenging environment, TAG is the answer. Whether you are a highly experienced professional or this is the first step in your career, our doors are open to everyone with an ambitious attitude, a genuine spirit and teamwork mindset.

Senior Travel Executive Overview

Our consultants support some of the world’s most prestigious private investment firms and financial institutions. These clients operate at the highest level of global finance, where travel is fast-paced, international and often time‑critical. Managing their travel programmes means working in a high‑trust environment where discretion, precision and proactive service are essential. From complex multi‑city itineraries to dynamic investor roadshows that span multiple cities and tight schedules, our consultants play a vital role in keeping executives and investment teams moving seamlessly across the globe.

It’s an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of global finance, build trusted relationships, and deliver the exceptional, high‑touch service that defines TAG.

Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, this role puts you right at the heart of our growing operation. You’ll team up with colleagues across the globe to drive exciting company initiatives and uncover smarter, more innovative ways of working.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage client travel requirements, including VIP client travel requirements, while anticipating and understanding individual client preferences and needs.
• Analyse all enquiries and requests received from clients and decide on the best options to offer. Formulate logistical itinerary plans to deliver practical travel solutions, ensuring that budgets and specific requirements are met.
• Fully service all VIP enquiries, requests, bookings and ticketing with the highest standards and quality documentation. Ensure all air, rail, hotel and/or other ancillary reservations meet company and client expectations.
• Report, investigate and resolve errors or/and client complaints adhering to the highest standards of customer service.
• Manage Quality Control (QC) procedures and tasks.
• Process complex reissues and pricing records accurately
• Negotiate the best rates and deals from vendors to reduce client expenditure. Assess all potential revenue and income streams for maximum company profitability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience within a travel management company
• GDS experience (Galileo preferred)
• Proven working knowledge and experience of airfares, contracted fares, ticketing, reissues, published airfares, flight and hotel bookings
• Experience handling VIP, Corporate, entertainment clients and/or group travel

We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.