Senior Business Travel Consultant
Are you an experienced Senior Business Travel Consultant Do you have sound knowledge of GDS SABRE If so, keep reading Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Business Travel Consultant to join their experienced reservations team Please note this role can be fully remote with at least a monthly visit to the London office.Are you an experienced Senior Business Travel Consultant Do you have sound knowledge of GDS SABRE If so, keep reading Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Business Travel Consultant to join their experienced reservations team Please note this role can be fully remote with at least a monthly visit to the London office.
Role Summary/Requirements:
The job is incredibly varied, and you will have to deal with a variety of requests, standard A to B air bookings, multi sector complex itineraries, low cost carriers, private jets, rail tickets, hotel reservations.You will not only have to book these you will regularly be asked to change reservations as our clients travel requirements change.
You will be required to arrange hotel bill backs and generate your own invoicing
A lot of our clients have worked with us for many years and often the newer clients are with us through recommendation. They continue to work with us because we offer them first class service from knowledgeable consultants and are happy to take care of their every need.
We have a dynamic approach to travel bookings and approach each booking with careful consideration to offer exceptional service balanced with a need to make money.The role at times requires a creative mind to know how to make the very best out of each booking but also the confidence to know if you are unsure to simply ask.
Good communication skills, fares knowledge and a high level of attention to detail is required for this role.
Complex and basic air bookings
Private travel requests ranging from high end luxury trips to simple flights to Europe for weekend ski getaways. Never package holidays
Meeting space and occasional group bookings
Hospitality tickets such as Wimbledon, Rugby, Football Finals, sold out events and theatre tickets
Take an active interest in the business travel industry and attend events that will help increase your knowledge
Requirements: You are expected to be smart, punctual, friendly and helpful
Sabre GDS Knowledge is essentialGood spoken and written English
A basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Word, Excel and Outlook
Flexible work ethic to work hours when required to ensure completion of realistic tasks to meet operational requirements
Attention to detail in your own work and be willing to support your colleague to ensure the reservations desk runs smoothly with a team effort and positive approachWilling to take on unspecified ad-hoc tasks, as and when needed to ensure the smooth operation of the business as a whole
The Package:A very competitive £32-40k annual basic salary depending on experience, plus standard Monday-Friday business hours.If you are interested and feel you have the right experience and GDS skills, please send your application online by clicking on "Apply" and following the instructions.