FCM - Corporate Travel Consultant (Dedicated Onsite) - St. Louis, Missouri
FCM Travel · Missouri, United States · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$31.25–$34.62/hrFull-time
About The Opportunity
This is a unique and exciting dedicated onsite corporate travel consultant opportunity where you will be embedded directly at our client's location, serving as their exclusive, go-to travel expert. This is not a typical call center or remote role – you will become a true extension of our client's team, building meaningful relationships and delivering a highly personalized level of service that sets this position apart.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the dedicated onsite travel expert, acting as a seamless extension of the client's team
- Build rapport and develop a relationship with business travelers to ensure their business travel needs are in the hands of a trusted team of Corporate Travel professionals
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of reservations while meeting travelers' needs
- Executing all responsibilities within company guidelines for customer service, documentation of PNRS (Passenger Name Records) and profiles, ticketing, invoicing, and maintaining accuracy throughout
- Staying fully informed about airline rules, regulations, tariffs, and fare requirements and applying this knowledge accurately to all travel arrangements
- Deliver consultative support and exceptional customer service throughout the booking process
- Keeping clients informed about all necessary travel documents and health requirements for their destinations
- Proficiently handling ticketing, Phase IVs, and exchanges/changes involving complex international fares
- Expertly managing rerouting and exchange processes, ensuring minimal disruption to travel plans
- Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications
- 2+ years of recent, prior experience in corporate travel management, understanding the unique needs and challenges of business travelers.
- In-depth familiarity with current Sabre GDS (Global Distribution System) for fare calculations, itinerary management, and ticket issuance.
- Previous exposure to quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and compliance of travel bookings.
- Proficiency in ticketing procedures and scripting, along with the ability to handle complex itinerary changes and exchanges for both international and domestic travel.
- Proven ability to navigate and manipulate complex itineraries, international fares, and Passenger Name Records (PNRs) to meet client requirements.
- A polished and professional demeanor when interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Proficiency in handling multiple urgent tasks simultaneously while maintaining efficiency and quality in each interaction.
- The capacity to make quick and effective decisions to resolve travel-related issues promptly.
- Excellent communication skills to keep clients informed and reassured throughout the travel process.
- A deep commitment to delivering exceptional customer service with a focus on client satisfaction.
- Comfortable and proficient in using travel booking systems and various communication tools.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to new technologies.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage tasks successfully.
- The ability to thrive in an onsite, client-facing environment and represent FCM professionally at all times.