Corporate Travel Consultant

Our 70 year old travel company is looking for a highly qualified experienced Corporate Travel Consultant to work in our office! We are family owned and operated and have a comfortable work environment. We are growing and we are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, gets along with others and proficient through our Galileo/Sabre/Worldspan Travelport GDS system. This includes working with our customers to determine destination, transportation, travel dates, and accommodations that are required to book a trip. The consultant will also be responsible for booking and issuing domestic and international airline tickets and must have excellent communication skills and good work ethic. Responsibilities Experience as a Corporate Travel Agent, Group Specialist or Leisure Air Consultant (min. 2 years preferred) Plan travel itineraries for airline bookings, accommodations, other travel services. Communicate with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate airline fares, travel dates, costs and accommodations. Book transportation, make hotel reservations and reconcile corporate travel bookings to a corporate credit card. Being able to deal with clients schedule changes and refunds. Enter data into our software and maintain client files Build travel profiles Maintain financial records Meet profit and sales targets Skills Proven work experience as a travel agent (minimum 2 years preferred) Strong Ticketing Skills and knowledge of fares and rules booking airline tickets for domestic and international travel. Strong sales skills Ability to interact, communicate and negotiate effectively Sound knowledge of domestic and international travel trends Personal travel experience will be considered an advantage Building profiles in our computer GDS system is a must we are a Galileo/Travelport Agency. Efficient and friendly would be excellent qualities Experienced in problem solving and troubleshooting Full-time position available immediately. Salary commensurate with experience. References will be requested.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Travel planning: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person