Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating department activities.
Maintaining positive relationships with vendors of direct travel, such as car rentals, hotels, and airlines.
Negotiating preferred rates with vendors of direct travel.
Planning travel accommodations, booking flights, hotels, car rentals, and coordinating activities.
Managing and processing all travel-related documentation, including payments, itineraries, visas, medical, and legal forms.
Assisting with any travel-related issues that may arise.
Researching travel deals and evaluating prices and services.
Arranging travel accommodations for business visitors.
Creating, optimizing, and monitoring corporate travel policies.
Preparing travel budget reports.
Analyzing and preparing reports on travel spend.
Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service,
and operations information.
Holiday/Vacation Sales Manager Requirements:
Ability to handle the team and able squeeze out the maximum no. of targets. Can coordinate effortlessly with the team leader and the agents.
A minimum of 6 years experience in the travel industry.
Certification in travel or hospitality may be advantageous.
Knowledge of travel management processes.
The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors of direct travel (existing relationships may be advantageous).
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Valuable communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Valuable understanding of US Geography.