Corporate Vice President, Corporate Travel

New York Life•New York, NY

24d•$135,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CVP of Corporate Travel oversees managing the Company’s corporate travel program while offering the safest, most cost effective, most productive, most convenient and most timely travel solutions to all employees world-wide.

Requirements

Knowledge of travel vendor contracts
Good communicator
Excellent interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Multitasker
Detail oriented
Problem solving skills
5-7 years of experience in a similar role at a corporation or with a travel agency, airline, hotel, car rental company or other travel-related vendor
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Commitment to continued professional development and "on-the-job" learning
Strong work ethic, problem solving and organizational skills, and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented culture

Responsibilities

Set strategy and direction for managing New York Life's travel program including managing the corporate travel management company, airlines, hotels, car rental providers and travel safety provider relationships
Manage corporate aircraft program including contract management, scheduling and reporting
Achieve cost efficiencies through effective management and negotiation of contracts with travel management companies, airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and safety service providers, as well as by utilizing strategic communication to promote the use of preferred vendors among corporate travelers
Manage the Corporate Travel portal on The Square. This includes updating the travel policy, providing safety and security updates whenever necessary, publishing preferred hotel rates and providing information on all aspects of the travel program
Stay updated on new developments in the travel industry, determine what it means for the travel program and see whether new vendors should be incorporated into the program
Manage the group strategic meeting program and group meeting planner
Provide fast and high-quality service to all employees within the Company when the need arises. Work with vendors to maximize service to all employees
Liaise with other departments to maximize productivity as well as the safety and security features of the program
Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements and best practices in travel