24 Oct
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GITAM University
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Visakhapatnam
24 Oct
GITAM University
Visakhapatnam
- Manages travel plans of employees / guests which includes Managing booking for airlines, cabs, and hotels. Ensuring that the best rates and travel and stay plans is opted for at all times. Negotiate rates. Coordinate and email the plans, booking details to the respective employees / guests. Coordinate with the drivers for necessary pickups/drops
- The responsibilities of the travel desk include optimizing travel operations and making travel arrangements as required.
- Sourcing the best travel vendors/agencies and evaluating prices and services.
- Negotiating preferred rates with travel vendors
- Planning and executing travel arrangements - accommodations, booking flights, hotels, car rentals, and coordinating activities.
- Managing and processing all travel-related documentation, including payments.
- Maintaining cordial relationships with travel vendors, such as car rentals, hotels, and airlines.
- Providing guidance and support on travel arrangements to travellers and ensuring a smooth travel experience.
- Assisting with any travel-related issues that may arise including queries/support required in odd hours due to different time zones, travelling during odd hours, etc.
- Creating, optimizing, and monitoring corporate travel policies.
- Ensure compliance in all aspects of travel procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement of travel programs.
- Preparing various travel reports like budget reports, travel spending reports, vendor reports, etc.
- Manage all the drivers, their attendance management, leave management etc.
- Ensure the drivers are properly groomed and well mannered while attending the guests.
- Bachelor’s degree in tourism, travel, or hospitality. Masters degree in relevant areas shall be preferred.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, Preparing various reports, Dashboards, etc.
- Should have a robust working knowledge of travel management processes, alternative travel arrangements, and visa processes, etc.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
📌 Assistant Manager - Travel Desk (Visakhapatnam)
🏢 GITAM University
📍 Visakhapatnam