Groups Business Travel Consultant (6 month contract)
- Employer
- Travel Trade Recruitment
- Location
- London, England
- Salary
- Up to £32000 per annum + Company Benefits
- Closing date
- 30 Sep 2019
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- Sector
- Business Travel
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Job function
- Sales
Job Details
The Job:
This varied role requires a team player with excellent relationship, communication and commercial skills, who will develop industry leading relationships. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record in booking group travel logistics, have strong attention to detail and organisational skills, and be able to demonstrate value to both clients and suppliers.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
⦁A Main point of contact for both internal and external clients and suppliers
⦁Create group and individual reservations and accurately input data into internal software systems
⦁Negotiate best fares with suppliers as well as flexible terms and conditions
⦁Research fares by following the benchmarking strategy
⦁Seek cost effective solutions in line with client objectives
⦁Demonstrate our 'value proposition' to clients through hard cost savings and soft cost benefits
⦁Conduct and co-ordinate risk assessment and contingency plans as required
⦁Responsible for controlling budgeted costs
⦁Ensure timely and accurate cost reconciliations, ensuring clients are invoiced in a timely manner
⦁Maintain client focus at all times and demonstrate excellent service levels
⦁Keep Clients, Account Managers and Desk Managers informed of group status at all times.
Experience/Skills Required:
*Proven experience in the travel industry, specifically booking and ticketing group travel
*CRS experience - preferably Sabre Native
*Excellent fare and ticketing knowledge including Published, Net, Group, and Consolidator fare types
*Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with a focus on Excel and Outlook
*Experience working in a high pressured environment
*Knowledge and experience of the air/travel industry and key contacts
*Strong negotiation skills
*Excellent geographical and airline schedule knowledge
*Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events at the same time
*Ability to present facts in a concise document
*Manage processes from conception to final reconciliation
*An outstanding written and verbal communicator
*A caring and passionate person who shares a vision in developing strong relationships
*Ability to demonstrate significant value to both the company and to our clients
*Excellent organisational skills to accurately monitor option dates, deadlines, company flight restrictions and policies
*Able to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
*Forward thinking with the ability to plan ahead and foresee risk
*Problem solving whilst staying calm and working effectively under pressure
*Works independently and also operates as a key team player
*Has a key focus on the client and their requirements
*Embraces processes and the bigger picture
*Respect for fellow colleagues, by providing clear concise handover notes when out of office and ensuring files are orderly and up to date
*Confident ability to present in a positive manner at all levels externally and internally
*A self-starter, proactive and motivated person
*Engages with personal development and training opportunities
*A positive 'can-do' attitude at all times - client is king
*Good sense of humour - keep things in perspective and enjoy the challenge
The Package:
Our client is offering a competitive salary of £32,000 equivalent.
Interested?
To register your application for French Sales & Operations Executive, please submit your CV by Clicking 'Apply' now
Please note:
Due to the volume of applications received only candidates shortlisted will be contacted
Company
TRAVEL TRADE RECRUITMENT
Travel Trade Recruitment handles vacancies from hundreds of employers each year. We have a wide variety of permanent and temporary job opportunities within all sectors of the travel industry, including business travel, tour operations, retail travel, and reservations.
We want to help you find the ideal travel industry job, make the next career step, and maximise your potential. We do this by finding out about you, as well as what is important to your career goals and lifestyle aspirations.
TRAINING
We also offer CRS training courses in the four major systems of Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan, and can advise which course would enhance your career.
Find more details at www.traveltradetraining.com
VOTED 'BEST UKTRAVEL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY'
Travel Trade Recruitment won three awards in 2009 for Best Travel Recruitment Consultancy, including 'Best UK Travel Recruitment Consultancy' at the Globe Travel Awards, Star Recruitment Consultancy at the Travel Bulletin Awards, and Travel Recruitment Company of the Year at the recent British Travel Awards. We are an official ABTA Industry Partner, Members of the Institute of Travel and Tourism (IATA) and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
All information supplied to Travel Trade Recruitment will be dealt with confidentiality. Your details will not be passed onto a Client without your specific permission.
Our service to job seekers is completely free. Contact your nearest office and speak our friendly consultants for free advice, or register for our online recruitment services at
www.traveltradejobs.com
London Office
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: london@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
Birmingham Office
Tel: 0121 222 2624
Email: birmingham@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
Manchester Office
Tel: 0161 923 6120
Email: manchester@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
Leeds Office
Tel: 0113 394 4147
Email: leeds@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
Scottish Division
Tel: 0141 248 5222
Email: scotland@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
Temp Division
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: temps@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
- Website
- http://www.traveltradejobs.com/
- Telephone
- 0203 887 9444
- Location
-
3rd Floor, 1 Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
GB
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