BUSINESS TRAVEL CONSULTANT

MAIN PURPOSE

To respond to enquiries from key clients, using industry knowledge to give informative advice and options so clients receive the best possible service. This role is full time and based in our Edinburgh office.

Responsible to: Section Manager

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Key Accountabilities:

  • 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 about visa and passport requirements, health and vaccinations. Ensure that visas are issued in time for travel.

  • 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.

  • Build and update travellers’ profiles so that their needs and requirements can be met as accurately as possible (offline).

  • Be familiar with special fares and ITX fares and be able to offer best possible fare savings for our clients.

  • Ensure that the profile and booking systems are 100% accurate all the time.

  • Check bookings on the Quality Queue to check for accuracy & alternative fare savings.

  • Ensure that all tickets are issued within specified deadlines.

  • Calculate and process refunds within 24 hours of a cancellation.

  • Give training, advice and support to new members of staff.

General Accountabilities:

  • Put customers first and always deliver the best possible service.

  • Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures and standards.

  • Always work with due care and attention to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others.

  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

  • Carry out any other role or task that is commensurate with the spirit and purpose of this job description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

CriterionEssentialDesirable
Experience
  • Business travel experience
Skills/Knowledge
  • BA 1 or Equivalent
  • Effective telephone skills
  • Verbal reasoning skills
  • Galileo
  • BA 2 or Equivalent
Attitude/Aptitude
  • Consistently accurate
  • Able to work to strict deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a team
Special Requirements
  • Able to work between the hours of 08:00am and 18:00pm – on a rota
  • Able to attend our Edinburgh office
  • Able to attend out-of-hours training/presentations 

DOES THE ABOVE ROLE EXCITE YOU AND WANT TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

 

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