CORPORATE TRAVEL CONSULTANT - AFTER HOURS / EVENING / WEEKENDS

Job Description

Job Description

ADTRAV Travel Management, founded in 1977, has over four decades of experience in managing corporate, government, vacation, group, meetings, and incentive travel programs across the United States. We have experienced steady growth throughout our history and are currently ranked as one of the top business travel management companies in the country.

ADTRAV is seeking a Corporate Travel Consultant – After Hours / Evening and Weekends to be responsible for all aspects of travel management for our clients. This includes conversing with customers through multiple communication channels to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations and accommodations required. The Travel Consultant will also be responsible for booking and issuing domestic and complex international airline itineraries, hotel reservations and car and train reservations through a GDS system.

This position is designated as a full-time, afterhours position, with a need for a person to fill evening and weekend shifts. The working schedule varies but generally includes three shifts during the week between 7pm-1am CT and two 12-hour shifts on the weekend, typically 11am-11pm CT. There are shift differentials for working in this position (evening, night, and weekend).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

• Answer calls and emails promptly from clients who are requesting new travel arrangements or changes to existing itineraries.
• Utilize Sabre to book and issue airline, hotel, car, and other reservations, accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain sufficient account knowledge to assist clients without delay.
• Check queues daily to ensure accuracy and that all issued tickets are complete.
• Maintain service non-stop programs such as preferred vendors, Waiver / Favors, RezCritiques, and Vacation Referrals.
• Provide travel expertise to clients.
• Send quotes for international travel; break rules down to see if there are restrictions or are non-refundable, understand open skies and FAA rules.
• Meet KPIs as outlined by management (e.g., productivity, transactions, etc.), including maintaining consistent attendance and adherence to the schedule.
• Communicate with airlines on flight changes, seating, and upgrades and provide updates to the client as needed.
• Follow ADTRAV policies, procedures, and approved workflows on how to service travelers.
• Provide excellent customer service in every interaction with travelers. Show empathy and be able to identify and solve traveler issues.
• Communicate effectively with other agents and employees to solve problems, gather information, and service travelers.
• Become knowledgeable in ADTRAV's industry and customer base.
• Participate in ongoing training to continuously build knowledge and skills in the industry.
• Represent ADTRAV by embracing the company values and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and clients.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

The base pay rate for this position starts at $23 / hour but we may consider other rates based on experience booking corporate, government, and complex international travel. In addition, there are pay differentials for working evening, overnight, and weekend hours that increase the hourly rate. There are opportunities for quarterly bonuses based on meeting outlined KPIs. ADTRAV offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), and PTO.

ADTRAV Corporation an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.