Travel Advisor, Executive at Corporate Travel Management, Inc.
Worldwide
Summary of Position<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: windowtext;">Provide travel services for VIP/Executive level business travelers, arranging domestic and/or international air, ground transportation, hotel, and other travel related services as requested. Communicate with team to deliver optimum service and achieve high customer satisfaction. Develop strong collaborative relationships with clients and vendors. Provide mentoring for other less experienced travel advisors as requested. </span></p> <br>Schedule / Shift<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;">11am - 8pm CT</p> <br>Responsibilities and Duties<br><br><ul><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Communicate with customer in verbal and written form to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, accommodations, and services required.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Interpret instructions from the client to draw clear conclusions and assemble accurate travel arrangements. Use additional resources when necessary.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Arrange travel related service bookings, such as air, rail, car, car service, hotel, seat assignments, and any other accommodations requested by the client.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understanding of international travel, including fares, pricing, available resources, and travel documentation requirements.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understand, manage, and execute use of upgrades and loyalty programs including follow-through to ensure services were delivered.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Consult with customer and proactively anticipate the client’s needs to produce optimum results. Execute travel plans with a high level of accuracy while overcoming unanticipated obstacles. Produce results that will exceed an executive traveler’s expectations. </span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Respect and acknowledge the hierarchal level of a VIP/Executive traveler and/or their administrative assistant.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Compute cost of travel related services using the GDS (Global Distribution System) or other booking tools and resources.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Quality Control each reservation before queuing to the relevant ticketing/quality control queue.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Resolve customer service issues using resources through leadership and/or vendor representative when necessary. If resolution is outside of monetary guidelines, recommend solution and obtain approval from leadership.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review incoming correspondence and materials as needed; prioritize, summarize, and respond in a timely manner.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Communicate all necessary information to travelers and travel arrangers to ensure expectations are met. This information includes: travel itineraries, fare rules and regulations, confirmation numbers, cancellation policies, prepaid’s, code shares, upgrades, passenger preferences, Industry updates, clients travel policies, credit card verifications, destination and delivery information.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain reservations in a completed state regardless of if authorization to ticket received at time of call.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor assigned queues and tasks throughout the workday to ensure reservations and tasks are accurate and complete. Ensure that tasks within the team are completed or re-assigned by end of shift. </span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with leadership team to identify opportunities for process improvement and continual enhancement to the travel program.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collect payment from customer for travel services according to Client’s Travel Policy and CTM Policy and Procedures.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Read daily briefings and industry announcements to keep abreast of industry developments.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in training opportunities to maintain and expand travel knowledge and customer service skills.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of GDS and any other product used for specific account being handled (i.e. CTM Advisor, Online Booking Tool, iQCX, Finisher, Banx, etc.)</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain productivity goals as set by leadership.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure strong intra departmental communication, positive team spirit, and exemplary customer service.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop trusting relationships with executive admin and executive travelers while demonstrating superior customer service.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build collaborative relationships with vendors to reach targeted goals.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work outside of regular shift during special events or times of crisis.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor flights of executive travelers using available resources, such as Preview and Flight Stats/PNR Monitor.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Book personal travel for executives and their family members or other travel companions.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Arrange travel for small corporate groups and secure special group rates for airlines and hotel at the best price.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct initial introduction and interview of executive traveler profiles. This may include client onsite visit. Responsible for ongoing profile updates. </span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Other duties as assigned.</span></li></ul> <br>Leadership Responsibilities <br><br><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This job does not have direct reports but may perform supervisory responsibilities in supporting work teams or mentoring new or less experienced Travel Consultants.</span></p> <br>Required of all CTM Positions<br><br><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Embrace CTM’s core values of <span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">Connect, Evolve and Deliver.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Professional, collaborative and supportive interaction with employees, clients, suppliers and vendors.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Appropriate and professional written and verbal communication.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Creative and analytical thinking with strong problem-solving and consultative skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrates calm under pressure – is a proactive contributor and eager to learn.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to do basic math.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to read and interpret information.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attention to detail.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Regular and reliable attendance.</span></li></ul> <br>Education and Experience<br><br><ul style="list-style-type: initial;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High School Diploma or equivalent is required.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of 2 years travel counselor experience booking corporate/business travel</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Sabre GDS required</span></li></ul> <br>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<br><br><ul style="list-style-type: initial;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with all levels.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrates professionalism and skills to maintain positive image.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to keep confidential any information, observations, or viewpoints regarding business matters.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High degree of motivation with driving sense of responsibility, accountability, and responsiveness.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of technology and PC literacy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficient on GDS.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Geography knowledge.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to read and interpret documents.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication and customer service skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.</span></li></ul> <br>EEO Statement<br><br><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; font-family: arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-style: italic; background: white;">CTM NA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants applying for job openings posted in the U.S. will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-style: italic; background: white;">If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, you may contact us at na.careers@travelctm.com.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. Please provide a preferred contact method for response via email or phone.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-style: italic; background: white;">Flexible work arrangements are available. Depending on role, location, and business needs, colleagues may work onsite, hybrid (combination of in-office and virtual) or fully virtual.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-style: italic; background: white;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: black; background: white;">Click </span><a href="https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: black; background: white;"> to view EEO and Other Legal Notices. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background: white;">BENEFITS PROGRAM</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="background: white;">We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits programs, tailored to each part of the globe our people work in. From walking and fitness challenges to volunteer experiences, flexible work environments, generous leave programs and retirement plan options, we offer ways to support you in every stage of living your best life. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="background: white;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="background: white;">♥ Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">⏳</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Company Paid Short-Term Disability </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">⌛</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;">Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🏅</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Robust Wellness Program with incentives available to save money on your medical insurance premiums. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">⛑</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Supplemental Life; Accident; Cancer; Critical Illness; Identity Theft Protection and Legal Coverage </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🩺</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;">Three medical plan offerings including a High Deductible Health Plan, HMO plan (available in select states) and a Co-Pay medical plan. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">💲</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Health Savings Account (HSA) with company core contribution and match, on a per pay period basis if enrolled in the HDHP medical plan. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">💰</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Flexible Spending Accounts </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🐣</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Dependent Care Savings Account. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🦷</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Dental Insurance Plan </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">👓</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Vision Insurance Plan </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🎊</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> 9 Company Paid Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">📅</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Generous paid time off programs for vacation and sick days </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🤝</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Employee Assistance Plan with access to Talk Space Therapy </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">👨‍👩‍👧‍👦</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Family Medical Leave </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">👶</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks) </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🤱</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, plus Parental Leave (4 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">💕</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Bereavement Leave </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">💵</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous match per pay period </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; background: white;">🎓</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background: white;"> Student Loan Payment Match </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">#LI-MD1</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Compensation for this position is determined based on a variety of factors, including the responsibilities and requirements of the role, relevant skills, experience and qualifications, internal equity, market data and business needs.</em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>For positions that are funded through a specific client engagement or other designated funding source, compensation may be reviewed if the employee subsequently transfers to a different role within the company.</em></span></p> <br>Pay Range<br><br>USD $40,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.
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