Global Network Specialist at Viking

Torrevieja, Valencian Community, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Management, Travel Insurance Assistance, Provider Relations, Medical Evacuations, Contract Negotiation, Geopolitical Knowledge, Written Communication, Analytical Skills, Service Orientation, Problem Solving, Training Delivery, Project Management, IT Systems Proficiency, Team Collaboration, Flexibility, Proactivity

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Viking Travel Care is expanding and building up a new operation. In connection with this, we are looking for an experienced Network Specialist who has great knowledge of travel insurance assistance globally and who loves to support the operations with this knowledge. The Network Specialist will be an experienced member of the network team, who will actively assist our operations staff in solving cases and help finding solutions in all kinds of geographies. The role will also be involved in the management and improvement of Travel Care’s provider relations, e.g. service providers of medical network and local assistance, medical providers, transport providers, travel agency services, funeral agents, subcontractors and any other entities delivering services to Viking Travel Care. We are also interested in candidates with experience of working with security providers within global travel assistance. Responsibilities Support the operations team and case handlers regarding providers in different geographical conditions and other relevant information to ensure the best decisions in cases, e.g. in medical evacuations Establish agreements and negotiate contracts with service providers delivering services to Viking Travel Care. Manage and improve relations with existing service providers with Travel Care. Other tasks related to cases in the operations, e.g. contacting providers, finding solutions, solving problems and assisting colleagues Hold training regarding network and global conditions Participating in customer meetings, as our expert of network related topics Build and document deep understanding in the geopolitical situation and medical services available in certain geographies, for example USA Write country reports regarding network standard in specific areas of the world, including both medical, security and logistics Update provider data and documentation, and other administrative work and tasks related to Network and service providers of Travel Care Project work related to network and service providers to Travel Care Other tasks when needed Qualifications Experience with managing and collaborating with medical network and medical transport providers for the travel assistance industry Good knowledge of the differences in geographical, political conditions in different parts of the world, that is relevant to travel assistance If you also have experience with security services for travel assistance, like security evacuations and duty of care services, it is a plus Higher relevant education Fluent English written and spoken – Nordic or other languages is a plus. Excellent skills in Office programs and IT systems in general Very good at written communication and spotless English Personal abilities: Self-going, and someone who gets things done Analytic Service-minded: both to colleagues, management, customers and others Hands-on and efficient A team player Solution oriented and flexible mindset Proactive and structured, with high quality focus International experience or travel experience is a plus Employment type Fulltime, office hours Monday to Friday. Workplace Torrevieja or Fuengirola in Spain Alternatively, in the Nordics. Start date As soon as possible / To be agreed In case of questions, please send a mail to: gry.hellevik@vikingassistance.com

Responsibilities

The Global Network Specialist will support operations staff in solving cases and managing provider relations for Viking Travel Care. This includes negotiating contracts, improving provider relationships, and providing training on network-related topics.