Senior Travel Consultant - APAC at American Express Global Business Travel

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Travel Consulting, Client Service, GDS Expertise, Communication, Attention To Detail, Group Booking, Ticketing, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Integrity, Travel Industry Knowledge

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. As a Travel Consultant, you’ll join our highly skilled remote team, providing outstanding service to our corporate business clients. We’re most proud of our warm and inclusive culture, innovation in the travel tech space, internal promotions, and career advancement opportunities. Most of our Traveler Care leadership started in this role, and you can find us in almost every other department at Amex GBT. What You’ll Do Advise and arrange travel for corporate business customers (both individuals and groups) Conduct analysis and research on travel options, and pro-actively anticipate traveler needs to sell additional services Arrange and book domestic and international business travel, in a variety of complexity, for air, road, rail, and accommodations Use various Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), including Sabre, Apollo, Galileo and Amadeus. Training may be provided Ensure compliance to customers’ agreed travel policy, service provider policies, and regulatory requirements Use positive telephone service techniques and act on special customer requests Collaborate within your team to coach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to improve service levels We look forward to sharing more detailed job functions and key performance indicators during the interview process. What We’re Looking For Previous experience in travel (preferably business travel) and understanding of fares and ticketing rules for car, air, and hotel Passion for excellence in client service, including proactive anticipation of needs Native GDS expertise (Sabre, Apollo, Amadeus and/or Galileo) Professional communication (written and verbal) Attention to detail Experience in Handling Group Booking is required Experience in handling Regional APAC ticketing along with other regions (NORAM & EMEA) Act with integrity, and look after personal traveler information Possess a strong understanding of the travel industry (background in business travel, leisure travel, or airline reservation) Resolving customer issues quickly and independently Teamwork and openness to feedback This role works on a Hybrid Model (3 days at the office and 2 days work from Home). Flexible to work in Shift schedule can be 3 AM - 12 PM / 6 AM - 3 PM / 9 AM - 6 PM Location Bangalore, India The #TeamGBT Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family. Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. And much more! All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law. Click Here for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance. Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement. What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for! Click Here to Learn More

Responsibilities

Advise and arrange travel for corporate business customers while conducting analysis and research on travel options. Ensure compliance with travel policies and provide outstanding service to clients.