Group Travel Planner - Temporary
- Employer
- C&M Travel Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- City of London, London, England
- Salary
- £16 - £17 per annum
- Closing date
- 11 Apr 2019
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- Sector
- Business Travel
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Freelance
Group Travel Planner - Temporary - £17ph!!- City of London!
This well know groups specialist company in the City of London are looking for a Business Travel Consultant with strong Sabre knowledge to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone working in a similar role within an agency or TMC, or with solid experience in business travel and with the drive to take on a new challenge and become an expert in groups. 3 month temp!!
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Overall full project management and coordination of group travel arrangements for up to 1000 passengers
- Arranging group travel and logistics for air and rail travel
- Client & delegate liaison, as well as coordination with global teams
- Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective fares for the client while maximizing revenue
- Occasional travel and on-site management when required
- Preparation of proposals, quotations destination feasibility studies and occasional pitching to clients
- Budgeting and project financial management
- Full account reconciliation of projects
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Excellent organisational skills
- GDS competent (preferably Sabre)
- Experienced in handling complex travel programmes
- A good team player but also able to work autonomously and take responsibility for own projects
- Adept at using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible, prepared to work occasional unsociable hours during events, including weekends
If this role is of interest to you, please send your CV to Shannon@candm.co.uk or call Shannon on 02073971295
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C&M Travel Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. For more opportunities, please visit www.candm.co.uk
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