Corporate Travel Consultant
ALTOUR, Louisville, KY, United States
Overview
At ALTOUR, we believe people are the driving force behind every meaningful connection—our clients’ and our own. With more than 1,000 team members and a presence in over 80 countries, we are a globally recognized leader in corporate travel management and a proud division of Internova Travel Group, the highest-ranking American corporate travel management company (Business Travel News).
Our mission is to manage the complexities of connecting people so they can represent their brands in the most impactful way possible. That same philosophy shapes our workplace culture, one that evolves, improves, and empowers our people to grow and thrive.
We embrace innovation and leading-edge technology to create smarter, faster, and more tailored solutions - not just for our clients, but for each other. At ALTOUR, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your voice matters and your success is a shared journey.
ALTOUR is looking for experienced Corporate Travel Consultants who will offer best-in-class travel consultation to our clients. This person will quote and book accurate domestic & international air, car and hotel reservations for top clients. The ideal candidate will have experience working with GDS systems Worldspan/Galileo. This role is an onsite position in Louisville, KY working 4 PM - 12 AM EST.
Responsibilities
Service inbound corporate travel requests in a virtual call center environment.
Deliver extraordinary customer service to all travel leaders clients.
Greet all clients with enthusiasm.
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 time of booking.
Utilize client and Altour negotiated programs when applicable.
Utilize GDS low fare search capabilities.
Maintain goal expectations in the following areas:
Productivity – measured by transactions per day.
Quality – minimal customer service issues.
Customer experience – measured through call monitoring performance.
Qualifications
Must pass GDS assessment
Typing speed of at least 45 WPM
5 years’ travel selling experience
5+ years’ customer service experience, preferably in the travel industry
Exceptional/above & beyond, proactive customer service approach
Excellent travel industry knowledge
Mastery in Worldspan/Galileo GDS
GDS formats, short cuts, enhancements, pricing
Corporate travel experience required
Experience in international travel bookings and process
Experienced handling of multiple accounts
Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
Embrace change, adaptable, viewed as a leader
Leadership Abilities
Has 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 support they have provided
Consistently demonstrates mastery of 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
Able to support peers in decision making
Knows when to escalate to a leader
Strong understanding of key Altour initiatives and employs strong change management skills consistently
Pay and Benefits Our benefit offerings include choice of two medical plans and two dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional additional life insurance and AD&D, disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k Plan with company match, discounted employee travel options, access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses. Discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance.
The salary range on this job posting/advertising has been developed to give applicants a wide range to comply with pay transparency laws in all states and geographical areas. Many factors, such as years of experience, geographical location, budget etc. are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. The salary range posted represents the pay range for U.S. candidates. If the job posting indicates that the role is available for international candidate consideration, the salary range will be based on the local market for the country where the candidate would be working.
This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance.
Internova Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.
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Our mission is to manage the complexities of connecting people so they can represent their brands in the most impactful way possible. That same philosophy shapes our workplace culture, one that evolves, improves, and empowers our people to grow and thrive.
We embrace innovation and leading-edge technology to create smarter, faster, and more tailored solutions - not just for our clients, but for each other. At ALTOUR, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your voice matters and your success is a shared journey.
ALTOUR is looking for experienced Corporate Travel Consultants who will offer best-in-class travel consultation to our clients. This person will quote and book accurate domestic & international air, car and hotel reservations for top clients. The ideal candidate will have experience working with GDS systems Worldspan/Galileo. This role is an onsite position in Louisville, KY working 4 PM - 12 AM EST.
Responsibilities
Service inbound corporate travel requests in a virtual call center environment.
Deliver extraordinary customer service to all travel leaders clients.
Greet all clients with enthusiasm.
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 time of booking.
Utilize client and Altour negotiated programs when applicable.
Utilize GDS low fare search capabilities.
Maintain goal expectations in the following areas:
Productivity – measured by transactions per day.
Quality – minimal customer service issues.
Customer experience – measured through call monitoring performance.
Qualifications
Must pass GDS assessment
Typing speed of at least 45 WPM
5 years’ travel selling experience
5+ years’ customer service experience, preferably in the travel industry
Exceptional/above & beyond, proactive customer service approach
Excellent travel industry knowledge
Mastery in Worldspan/Galileo GDS
GDS formats, short cuts, enhancements, pricing
Corporate travel experience required
Experience in international travel bookings and process
Experienced handling of multiple accounts
Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
Embrace change, adaptable, viewed as a leader
Leadership Abilities
Has 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 support they have provided
Consistently demonstrates mastery of 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
Able to support peers in decision making
Knows when to escalate to a leader
Strong understanding of key Altour initiatives and employs strong change management skills consistently
Pay and Benefits Our benefit offerings include choice of two medical plans and two dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional additional life insurance and AD&D, disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k Plan with company match, discounted employee travel options, access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses. Discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance.
The salary range on this job posting/advertising has been developed to give applicants a wide range to comply with pay transparency laws in all states and geographical areas. Many factors, such as years of experience, geographical location, budget etc. are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. The salary range posted represents the pay range for U.S. candidates. If the job posting indicates that the role is available for international candidate consideration, the salary range will be based on the local market for the country where the candidate would be working.
This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance.
Internova Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.
Prospective Employee Privacy Policy
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