[Hiring] Corporate VIP Travel Consultant @Internova Travel Group

Role Description

Altour has an exciting opportunity for an experienced VIP Corporate Travel Consultant to work with a top client! The ideal candidate will have VIP experience handling travel arrangements for high-end, enterprise clients. Altour 24 provides VIP service and support to high-end clients that have travel needs outside of regular business hours. This role will cover a flexible schedule from 8 AM - 8 PM ET.

• Makes travel arrangements with company-authorized air, hotel, car, and ground transportation vendors at the best possible fares for client’s needs and requests in a virtual environment.
• Follows company procedures, guidelines, and standards in the areas of customer service, building PNRs and utilization of front room CRS productivity via calls and emails, attendance, accuracy of work, invoicing, etc.
• May make domestic and international business travel arrangements specializing in one area or any combination thereof.
• Is fully informed and stays abreast of all airline rules and regulations, tariffs (domestic/International), and other industry requirements and accurately applies this information when making travel arrangements.
• Keeps immediate supervisor informed of all matters of significance.
• Projects a favorable image of Altour to promote its aims and objectives and to foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance.
• Consistently promotes a productive and harmonious working relationship with and between other company employees.
• Performs duties as required or requested.
• Delivers extraordinary customer service to onsite passengers and their administrative staff.
• Greets all clients warmly and with enthusiasm.
• Must exude an impeccable professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be comfortable servicing and interfacing with C-level executives and their administrative staff.
• Provides consultative service to travelers and travel arrangers throughout the booking process.
• Completes all reservations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Secures the lowest air/car/hotel rates available at the time of booking.
• Utilizes client and Altour negotiated programs when applicable.
• Utilizes GDS low-fare search capabilities.

Qualifications

• Diplomacy and tact are required in contact with vendors, co-workers, and clients.
• Courteous, professional telephone manner.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of travel agency experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the travel industry including proficiency in the Sabre CRS system.
• Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Must be proficient in Sabre and pass a GDS assessment.
• Must be proficient with both international and domestic destination Geography.
• 3+ years of Customer service experience, preferably in the travel industry.
• Exceptional/above & beyond, proactive customer service approach.
• Ability to handle multiple complex requests simultaneously and seamlessly.
• Comfort and experience working with C-level travelers.
• Ability to retain and proactively obtain travel preferences.
• Perform unique requests with the utmost professionalism.
• Excellent travel industry knowledge.
• Mastery in Sabre GDS, specifically: GDS formats, shortcuts, enhancements, pricing.
• Corporate travel experience required.
• Expert in international travel bookings and process.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

Requirements

• Has a strong understanding of own skill set and development opportunities.
• Takes direction, offers suggestions, and asks for appropriate guidance when applicable.
• Demonstrates exceptional teamwork.
• Proactively offers support when ability matches need.
• Acts as a leader among peers.
• Thanks peers for the support they have provided.
• Consistently demonstrates mastery of the guiding principles in daily work habits.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers and leaders when appropriate.
• Ability to handle most difficult situations.
• May seek minimal guidance, but generally has a solution at hand.
• Able to support peers in decision-making.
• Knows when to escalate to a leader.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects.
• The job requires employees to sit for extended periods without being able to leave the work area.
• Repetitive motion, substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to comprehend instructions, interpret documents, and apply abstract principles to a wide range of complex tasks.
• Ability to understand the meanings of words and effectively respond, analyze information and write reports, comprehend complex issues, and communicate effectively to diverse groups.
• The job requires employees to perform basic arithmetic accurately and compute rates and percentages.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally (verbally and in writing) as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Benefits

• Choice of two medical plans and two dental plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Optional additional life insurance and AD&D.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• 401k Plan with company match.
• Discounted employee travel options.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses.
• Discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance.