The Sr. Travel Advisor manages comprehensive domestic travel arrangements including air, hotel, and ground transportation for corporate clients. They ensure adherence to client travel policies while providing first-level customer service and technical support.
As a key member of the Corporate Operations team, the Sr. Travel Advisor will be responsible for the successful completion of comprehensive, accurate, cost effective travel arrangements for Direct Travel clients within company policies utilizing corporate contracts and preferred suppliers in an efficient and professional manner.
Responsibilities
Completes domestic travel arrangements for clients which may include air, hotel, ground transportation, and rail
Supports one or more accounts
Operates within detailed procedures
Interacts with traveler or travel arranger and provides 1st level of support for customer service and technical issues
Ensures compliance of a client’s travel policy while utilizing DT preferred vendors to maximize profit
Adheres to DT standards in delivering customer service including telephone and email etiquette, and follows prescribed customer service escalation procedure
Follows company standards regarding procedures, utilization of tools, productivity, accuracy of work, and attendance
Attends staff and training meetings for ongoing updates in travel industry and office procedures which may require you to work in the office if home based
Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative working environment
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the position
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of corporate consultant experience
Ability to create domestic multi-segment, multi-destination itineraries
Must demonstrate industry knowledge
Proficiency in Sabre
Ability to meet and exceed required performance standards
Excellent customer service skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Minimum knowledge of Outlook skills and basic Microsoft platforms
Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US
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