Travel Advisor, Executive

Travel Advisor, Executive

ID

2025-1586

Category

Travel Consultants / Advisors

Position Type

Full Time

Remote

Yes

Summary of Position

Provide travel services for VIP / Executive level business travellers, arranging domestic and / or international air, ground transportation, hotel, and other travel related services as requested. Communicate with team to deliver optimum service and achieve high customer satisfaction. Develop strong collaborative relationships with clients and vendors. Provide mentoring for other less experienced travel advisors as requested.

Schedule / Shift

Monday - Friday 7 : 00a - 7 : 00p CT

Responsibilities and Duties

Communicate with customer in verbal and written form to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, accommodations, and services required.

• Interpret instructions from the client to draw clear conclusions and assemble accurate travel arrangements. Use additional resources when necessary.
• Arrange travel related service bookings, such as air, rail, car, car service, hotel, seat assignments, and any other accommodations requested by the client.
• Understanding of international travel, including fares, pricing, available resources, and travel documentation requirements.
• Understand, manage, and execute use of upgrades and loyalty programs including follow-through to ensure services were delivered.
• Consult with customer and proactively anticipate the client's needs to produce optimum results. Execute travel plans with a high level of accuracy while overcoming unanticipated obstacles. Produce results that will exceed an executive traveler's expectations.
• Respect and acknowledge the hierarchal level of a VIP / Executive traveler and / or their administrative assistant.
• Compute cost of travel related services using the GDS (Global Distribution System) or other booking tools and resources.
• Quality Control each reservation before queuing to the relevant ticketing / quality control queue.
• Resolve customer service issues using resources through leadership and / or vendor representative when necessary. If resolution is outside of monetary guidelines, recommend solution and obtain approval from leadership.
• Review incoming correspondence and materials as needed; prioritize, summarize, and respond in a timely manner.
• Communicate all necessary information to travelers and travel arrangers to ensure expectations are met. This information includes : travel itineraries, fare rules and regulations, confirmation numbers, cancellation policies, prepaid's, code shares, upgrades, passenger preferences, Industry updates, clients travel policies, credit card verifications, destination and delivery information.
• Maintain reservations in a completed state regardless of if authorization to ticket received at time of call.
• Monitor assigned queues and tasks throughout the workday to ensure reservations and tasks are accurate and complete. Ensure that tasks within the team are completed or re-assigned by end of shift.
• Work with leadership team to identify opportunities for process improvement and continual enhancement to the travel program.
• Collect payment from customer for travel services according to Client's Travel Policy and CTM Policy and Procedures.
• Read daily briefings and industry announcements to keep abreast of industry developments.
• Participate in training opportunities to maintain and expand travel knowledge and customer service skills.
• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of GDS and any other product used for specific account being handled (i.e. CTM Advisor, Online Booking Tool, iQCX, Finisher, Banx, etc.)
• Maintain productivity goals as set by leadership.
• Ensure strong intra departmental communication, positive team spirit, and exemplary customer service.
• Develop trusting relationships with executive admin and executive travelers while demonstrating superior customer service.
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors to reach targeted goals.
• Work outside of regular shift during special events or times of crisis.
• Monitor flights of executive travelers using available resources, such as Preview and Flight Stats / PNR Monitor.
• Book personal travel for executives and their family members or other travel companions.
• Arrange travel for small corporate groups and secure special group rates for airlines and hotel at the best price.
• Conduct initial introduction and interview of executive traveler profiles. This may include client onsite visit. Responsible for ongoing profile updates.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

This job does not have direct reports but may perform supervisory responsibilities in supporting work teams or mentoring new or less experienced Travel Consultants.

Required of all CTM Positions

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

EEO Statement

CTM NA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants applying for job openings posted in the U.S. will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, you may contact us at na.careers@travelctm.com.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. Please provide a preferred contact method for response via email or phone.

Flexible work arrangements are available. Depending on role, location, and business needs, colleagues may work onsite, hybrid (combination of in-office and virtual) or fully virtual.

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BENEFITS PROGRAM

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits programs, tailored to each part of the globe our people work in. From walking and fitness challenges to volunteer experiences, flexible work environments, generous leave programs and retirement plan options, we offer ways to support you in every stage of living your best life.

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

Robust Wellness Program with incentives available to save money on your medical insurance premiums.

Supplemental Life; Accident; Cancer; Critical Illness; Identity Theft Protection and Legal Coverage

Three medical plan offerings including a High Deductible Health Plan, HMO plan (available in select states) and a Co-Pay medical plan.

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company core contribution and match, on a per pay period basis if enrolled in the HDHP medical plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Savings Account.

Dental Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

9 Company Paid Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving.

Generous paid time off programs for vacation and sick days

Employee Assistance Plan with access to Talk Space Therapy

Family Medical Leave

Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, plus Parental Leave (4 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous match per pay period

Student Loan Payment Match

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Pay Range

USD $40,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 / Yr.