Government Travel Consultant

Role Overview

• Answer calls and emails promptly from clients who are requesting new travel arrangements or changes to existing itineraries.
• Utilize Sabre to book and issue airline, hotel, car, and other reservations, accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain sufficient account knowledge to assist clients without delay.
• Check queues daily to ensure accuracy and that all issued tickets are complete.
• Maintain service non-stop programs such as preferred vendors, Waiver/Favors, RezCritiques, and Vacation Referrals.
• Provide travel expertise to clients.
• Send quotes for international travel; break rules down to see if there are restrictions or are non-refundable, understand open skies and FAA rules.
• Meet KPIs as outlined by management (e.g., productivity, transactions, etc.), including maintaining consistent attendance and adherence to the schedule.
• Communicate with airlines on flight changes, seating, and upgrades and provide updates to the client as needed.
• Follow ADTRAV policies, procedures, and approved workflows on how to service travelers.
• Provide excellent customer service in every interaction with travelers. Show empathy and be able to identify and solve traveler issues.
• Communicate effectively with other agents and employees to solve problems, gather information, and service travelers.
• Become knowledgeable in ADTRAV's industry and customer base. Participate in ongoing training to continuously build knowledge and skills in the industry.
• Represent ADTRAV by embracing the company values and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and clients.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience booking domestic and international travel; complex international a plus.
• Experience booking travel for government clients required.
• Experience using a GDS System; Sabre required, Amadeus a plus.
• Highly knowledgeable of city, airline, hotel, and car rental codes.
• Understanding of federal travel regulations, Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreement.
• Strong computer and typing skills, which includes the ability to navigate quickly between programs and using shortcut keys.
• Demonstrated experience learning and using technology, and ability to use multiple applications and monitors at one time.
• Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service, internally and externally.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills; able to listen to and respond to the traveler’s needs and clarify as needed.
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Highly self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, while also being open to receive feedback and direction as needed.
• Able to present a professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers/clients and work cooperatively.
• Able to work a schedule that falls between Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm CT.
• Able to work some weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal, and/or employment reference background check.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO