We are working with a leading Travel Manager Company based in London who are looking for a Group Business Travel Manager to join their Travel & Events division, due to the successful growth of the business.

This is a varied role, as a Group Business Travel Manager you will be a key account Manager and main point of contact for US Clients, managing global travel logistics for groups of 10 - 1,000+ passengers.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in booking group travel logistics and flexible to work shifts Monday - Friday between 15:00 - 23:30.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist travellers with best-in-class personalised travel
• Assisting travellers with any issues before, during, and after travel.
• Assisting with basic cancellations, changes, and updates to hotel, flight, car, and/or rail bookings.
• Provide accurate and detailed fare information for hotel, flight, car, and rail bookings, as needed.
• Work closely with client contacts to understand and meet program objectives/outcomes.
• Create group and individual reservations
• Negotiate competitive fares with suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Proven experience in the travel industry
• Experience booking and ticketing group travel
• GDS experience is essential
• Excellent fare and ticketing knowledge including Published, Net, Group, and Consolidator fares
• Cvent and/or understanding of event registration tools advantageous
• Experience working in a high-pressured environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent geographical and airline schedule knowledge
• The ability to work on multiple events at the same time

PACKAGE:

• £39,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• Working shifts Monday - Friday between; 15:00 - 23:30
• Fully remote
• Annual company bonus (subject to company performance)
• 25 Days holiday per year plus your birthday off (plus UK BH)
• Private medical insurance

INTERESTED?

To apply for this position, Click 'apply' to submit your CV

This role is being managed by regis@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk / Tel: 0203 887 9444

Please note that only candidates who meet the shortlisted requirements will be contacted