Corporate Travel Consultant - Philadelphia Team

FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses.

Ranked as one of the world’s top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience to provide clients with a truly bespoke experience.

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About the Opportunity

This role will have you arranging domestic and complex international travel for busy executives including air, car hotel and ground transportation. Before you begin your role, you will spend three weeks (paid) training. This program will boost your knowledge, train you on contract airfares and sharpen your Sabre skills. Our corporate travel agents handle the air, car, rail and ground transportation bookings as well as the ticketing, changes and the exchange and queue management. You will also need to offer exceptional customer service to satisfy our business traveler’s needs. We encourage our Corporate Travel Agents to study the travel polices of our corporate accounts and develop a relationship with them so when our valued business travelers have the need for business travel arrangements, they rest assured that their business travel needs are in the hands of a dedicated team of Corporate Travel professionals they trust and are on a first name basis with.

Our business hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST Monday – Friday

A typical schedule will include a 40-hour work week with five 8-hour shifts. Be prepared to work an evening shift until 8:00 PM once or twice a week.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate air, hotel, car, and ground transportation bookings for domestic and international travel
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
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive

Experience & 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

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