FCM - Corporate Travel Consultant (Dedicated) - Remote, USA

Flight Centre

3d•$65,000 - $81,000•Remote

About The Position

This is a unique and exciting dedicated corporate travel consultant opportunity where you will be working directly with our client, serving as their exclusive, go-to travel expert. You will become a true extension of our client's team, building meaningful relationships and delivering a highly personalized level of service that sets this position apart. This role will have you arranging domestic and complex international travel for busy executives including air, car, hotel and ground transportation. Before you begin your role, you will spend four weeks in paid training. This program will boost your knowledge, train you on contract airfares and sharpen your Sabre skills. Our corporate travel agents handle the air, car, rail and ground transportation bookings as well as the ticketing, changes, exchanges and queue management. You will also need to offer exceptional customer service to satisfy our business travelers' needs. We encourage our Corporate Travel Agents to study the travel policies of our corporate accounts and develop relationships with them so when our valued business travelers have the need for business travel arrangements, they rest assured that their business travel needs are in the hands of a dedicated Corporate Travel professional they trust and are on a first name basis with. Our business hours are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET/8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT Monday – Friday A typical schedule will include a 40-hour work week with five 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

2+ years of recent, prior experience in corporate travel management, understanding the unique needs and challenges of business travelers.
In-depth familiarity with current Sabre GDS (Global Distribution System) for fare calculations, itinerary management, and ticket issuance.
Previous exposure to quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and compliance of travel bookings.
Proficiency in ticketing procedures and scripting, along with the ability to handle complex itinerary changes and exchanges for both international and domestic travel.
Proven ability to navigate and manipulate complex itineraries, international fares, and Passenger Name Records (PNRs) to meet client requirements.
A polished and professional demeanor when interacting with clients and colleagues.
Proficiency in handling multiple urgent tasks simultaneously while maintaining efficiency and quality in each interaction.
The capacity to make quick and effective decisions to resolve travel-related issues promptly.
Excellent communication skills to keep clients informed and reassured throughout the travel process.
A deep commitment to delivering exceptional customer service with a focus on client satisfaction.
Comfortable and proficient in using travel booking systems and various communication tools.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to new technologies
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage tasks successfully

Responsibilities

Serve as the dedicated travel expert, acting as a seamless extension of the client's team
Build rapport and develop a relationship with business travelers to ensure their business travel needs are in the hands of a trusted team of Corporate Travel professionals
Ensure accurate and timely completion of reservations while meeting travelers' needs
Executing all responsibilities within company guidelines for customer service, documentation of PNRS (Passenger Name Records) and profiles, ticketing, invoicing, and maintaining accuracy throughout
Staying fully informed about airline rules, regulations, tariffs, and fare requirements and applying this knowledge accurately to all travel arrangements
Deliver consultative support and exceptional customer service throughout the booking process
Keeping clients informed about all necessary travel documents and health requirements for their destinations
Proficiently handling ticketing, Phase IVs, and exchanges/changes involving complex international fares
Expertly managing rerouting and exchange processes, ensuring minimal disruption to travel plans

Benefits

Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually.
Travel perks/discounts
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
National/International Award Nights and Conferences
Health benefits including, medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care
Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
401k program with partial match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses