Make travel arrangements with company-authorized air, hotel, car, and ground transportation vendors at the best possible fares for client’s needs and requests in a virtual environment.
Follows company procedures, guidelines, and standards in the areas of customer service, building PNRs and utilization of front room CRS productivity via calls and emails, attendance, accuracy of work, invoicing, etc.
May make domestic and international business travel arrangements specializing in one area or any combination thereof.
Is fully informed and stays abreast of all airline rules and regulations, tariffs (domestic/International), and other industry requirements and accurately applies this information when making travel arrangements.
Keeps immediate supervisor informed of all matters of significance.
Projects a favorable image of Altour. To promote its aims and objectives and to foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas of endeavor, especially in the sense that the Travel Counselor is the primary contact for the traveling public.
Consistently promotes a productive and harmonious working relationship with and between other company employees to foster and enhance a cooperative and harmonious working climate effectively.
Performs duties as required or requested.
Deliver extraordinary customer service to passengers and their administrative staff.
Greet all clients warmly and with enthusiasm.
Must exude an impeccable professional demeanor at all times.
Must be comfortable servicing and interfacing with C-level executives and their administrative staff.
Provide consultative service to travelers and travel arrangers throughout the booking process.
Complete all reservations in an accurate and timely manner.
Secure the lowest air/car/hotel rates available at the time of booking.
Utilization of client and Altour negotiated programs when applicable.
Utilize GDS low-fare search capabilities.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of travel agency experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the travel industry including proficiency in the Sabre CRS system.
Will need training on Travelport +.
Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality are required.
Must be proficient and pass a GDS assessment.
Must be proficient with both international and domestic destination Geography.
3+ years of Customer service experience, preferably in the travel industry.
Exceptional/above & beyond, proactive customer service approach.
Ability to handle multiple complex requests simultaneously and seamlessly.
Comfort and experience working with C-level travelers.
Ability to retain and proactively obtain travel preferences.
Perform unique requests with the utmost professionalism.
Excellent travel industry knowledge.
Mastery in Sabre GDS Specifically: GDS formats, shortcuts, enhancements, pricing.
Corporate travel experience required.
Leadership Abilities: Has a strong understanding of own skill set and development opportunities.
Takes direction, offers suggestions, and asks for appropriate guidance when applicable.
Demonstrates exceptional teamwork.
Proactively offers support when ability matches need.
Acts as a leader among peers.
Thanks, peers, for the support they have provided.
Consistently demonstrates mastery of the guiding principles in daily work habits.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers and leaders when appropriate.
Ability to handle most difficult situations.
May seek minimal guidance, but generally has a solution at hand.