Our client is a prestigious Travel Management Company located in Central London looking for an Groups Consultant who has experience in dealing with corporate clientele.


The Job:


This varied role requires a team player with excellent relationship, communication and commercial skills, who will develop industry leading relationships. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record in booking group travel logistics, have strong attention to detail and organisational skills, and be able to demonstrate value to both clients and suppliers.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

⦁A Main point of contact for both internal and external clients and suppliers
⦁Create group and individual reservations and accurately input data into internal software systems
⦁Negotiate best fares with suppliers as well as flexible terms and conditions
⦁Research fares by following the benchmarking strategy
⦁Seek cost effective solutions in line with client objectives
⦁Demonstrate our 'value proposition' to clients through hard cost savings and soft cost benefits
⦁Conduct and co-ordinate risk assessment and contingency plans as required
⦁Responsible for controlling budgeted costs
⦁Ensure timely and accurate cost reconciliations, ensuring clients are invoiced in a timely manner
⦁Maintain client focus at all times and demonstrate excellent service levels
⦁Keep Clients, Account Managers and Desk Managers informed of group status at all times.


Experience/Skills Required:


*Proven experience in the travel industry, specifically booking and ticketing group travel
*CRS experience - preferably Sabre Native
*Excellent fare and ticketing knowledge including Published, Net, Group, and Consolidator fare types
*Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with a focus on Excel and Outlook
*Experience working in a high pressured environment
*Knowledge and experience of the air/travel industry and key contacts
*Strong negotiation skills
*Excellent geographical and airline schedule knowledge
*Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events at the same time
*Ability to present facts in a concise document
*Manage processes from conception to final reconciliation
*An outstanding written and verbal communicator
*A caring and passionate person who shares a vision in developing strong relationships
*Ability to demonstrate significant value to both the company and to our clients
*Excellent organisational skills to accurately monitor option dates, deadlines, company flight restrictions and policies
*Able to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
*Forward thinking with the ability to plan ahead and foresee risk
*Problem solving whilst staying calm and working effectively under pressure
*Works independently and also operates as a key team player
*Has a key focus on the client and their requirements
*Embraces processes and the bigger picture
*Respect for fellow colleagues, by providing clear concise handover notes when out of office and ensuring files are orderly and up to date
*Confident ability to present in a positive manner at all levels externally and internally
*A self-starter, proactive and motivated person
*Engages with personal development and training opportunities
*A positive 'can-do' attitude at all times - client is king
*Good sense of humour - keep things in perspective and enjoy the challenge


The Package:


Our client is offering a competitive salary of £32,000 equivalent.


Interested?

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Due to the volume of applications received only candidates shortlisted will be contacted