We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Travel Consultant to join our expanding operations team. This role is ideally based on a hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office and 2 days at home) after an initial probationary/training period.
* Handle enquiries and reservations from clients, ensuring that they are responded to according to the client company’s travel policy.
* Process E tickets and other required travel documentation in accordance with client profiles.
* Offer advice and options, where appropriate, for each itinerary, including the most cost-effective means of travel.
* Give clients accurate information pertaining to their planned itinerary.
* Carry out full research for each client to ensure that the best possible service is provided and that each client can make a well-informed decision.
* Offer ancillary services to clients such as car hire, hotels, private car transfers, parking etc.
* Confirm all booking information – fares; itineraries; e-ticket details; changes – within specified deadlines.
* Good written communication skills as job role is predominately email based.
* Good Active Listener
Qualities
* Confident
* Personable
* Able to quickly build trust
* Ambition & drive to do the best
* Proactive
* Adaptable
* Ability to think calmly & laterally
Other Requirements
Able to work between hours of 8am – 6pm – on a rota basis
Able to attend out-of-hours training/presentations
Some bank holiday work may be required
Home workers – Monthly Office visits
Other Accountabilities
* Put customers first and deliver the best possible service at all times.
* Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures and standards at all times.
* Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
* Always work with due care and attention to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others.
* Carry out any other role or task that is commensurate with the spirit and purpose of this job description.
* Build and update travelers’ profiles so that their needs and requirements can be met as accurately as possible (offline).
* Be familiar with Gray Dawes preferred suppliers and to offer these when appropriate, for Example Lime, E-Global.
* Ensure that the profile and booking systems are 100% accurate and up to date all the time.
* Monitor and Action personal and Team Queues
* Ensure that all tickets are issued within specified deadlines.
* Calculate and process refunds within 24 hours of a cancellation.
* Arranging hotel billbacks.
* Rail refunds and enquiries
* Give training, advice and support to new members of staff.
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