groups and events travel consultant

groups and events travel consultant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a groups and events travel consultant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Main point of contact for both internal and external clients and suppliers;
  • Negotiate best fares with suppliers as well as flexible terms and conditions;
  • Create group and individual reservations and accurately input data;
  • Responsible for controlling budgeted costs.

Requirements:

  • The ability to multi-task, prioritise and handle a busy workload;
  • Enthusiastic approach;
  • Strong negotiation skills;
  • Excel experience required;
  • A good team player, able to work successfully with colleagues;
  • Proven experience in the business travel sector and would have groups and events experience;
  • Excellent fare and ticketing knowledge including Published, Net, Group and consolidator fare types;
  • Sabre experience required;
  • Ability to influence others and gain confidence and trust;
  • Willingness to travel;
  • Knowledge and experience of the air/travel industry and key contacts;
  • Ability to remain calm, flexible and friendly when under pressure;
  • Good communication skills – including written, verbal and presentational.