Travel Coordinator Purpose: Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Travel Coordinator in our Norfolk, Virginia location. Job Description: Coordinates travel itineraries, ensuring all arrangements align with client preferences and company policies. Supervises travel staff, providing training and guidance to ensure high-quality service and efficient operations. Manages travel inventory, including booking systems and vendor relationships, to secure the best rates and services. Communicate with clients to understand their travel needs and preferences, providing personalized recommendations. Develop and maintain travel schedules, ensuring timely departures and arrivals for all travelers. Monitor travel expenses and budgets, preparing reports to meet financial targets and identify cost-saving opportunities. Resolve travel-related issues, such as cancellations or changes, promptly and professionally to minimize disruptions. Stays updated on travel trends, regulations, and best practices to provide clients with the most relevant information. Assists in the development of travel policies and procedures to enhance overall travel management efficiency. Collaborates with other departments to ensure seamless integration of travel plans with business objectives and schedules. Qualifications: Must have proficiency in travel booking software and online platforms (e.g., Sabre, Amadeus, or Concur) Must have strong organizational skills to handle multiple travel itineraries and schedules Must have excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, suppliers, and team members Must pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy in travel arrangements and documentation Must have problem-solving abilities to address and resolve travel-related issues efficiently Must possess Knowledge of travel regulations, visa requirements, and industry trends Must have ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Must be able to demonstrate customer service orientation to enhance the travel experience for clients Desired Qualifications: Prefer to have the ability to obtain a passport. Security Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and naval installations. Travel Requirements: There is no travel required for this role. Physical Requirements: Repetitive office duties on computer or processing paperwork and taking and receiving phone calls. Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).