Business Travel Planner

Company: World Explorer Travel
Location: New York
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

This role requires a strong understanding of booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, while ensuring a seamless travel experience for clients while adhering to company policies and budgets.The successful candidate will train as a travel professional with the option to specialize in Business Travel and manage all aspects of business travel arrangements, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, car rentals, and travel itineraries.Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Travel Planning: Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel for business clients, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and other relevant services.
• Client Consultation: Engage with corporate clients to assess their travel requirements, preferences, and budgetary limits, providing tailored travel solutions that align with company policies.
• Travel Policy Compliance: Ensure all travel bookings adhere to corporate travel policies and budgetary guidelines, while maximizing value for both clients and the organization.
• Itinerary Management: Create, monitor, and update detailed travel itineraries, anticipating potential issues and making real-time adjustments when necessary.
• 24/7 Travel Support: Provide ongoing assistance for urgent travel changes, cancellations, or emergencies, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' schedules.
• Vendor Negotiations: Leverage relationships with airlines, hotels, and other service providers to secure favorable rates and added value for corporate clients.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive records of client preferences, travel history, and bookings to improve service efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Regulatory Guidance: Offer expert advice on visa requirements, travel restrictions, and health advisories, ensuring clients meet all necessary travel regulations.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed on global travel trends, emerging destinations, and updates in travel technology, applying this knowledge to improve the client experience.Qualifications & Experience:
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex travel itineraries.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with both clients and vendors.
  • Ability to be coachable.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle high-priority travel requirements with urgency and accuracy.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring all bookings and billing are handled with precision.
  • High degree of professionalism and discretion when managing sensitive client information.Why Join Us:
    • Full training provided!
    • Access to medical benefits (varies by state).
    • Work your own hours. Company perks!
    • Optional opportunities for professional development and career growth.
    • Collaborative work environment of supportive individuals with a focus on delivering premium client services.
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