- Strong knowledge of corporate travel processes and travel management systems.

- Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.

- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

- Positive understanding of travel policy compliance and cost control.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage travel emergencies.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and travel booking platforms.

Travel Operations Management

- Oversee domestic and international travel bookings, including flights, hotels, visas, airport transfers, and travel insurance.

- Ensure travel requests are processed within agreed service levels and in accordance with company policies.

- Handle escalations related to travel disruptions, cancellations, emergencies, and traveler issues.

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and develop the travel coordination team.

- Allocate workloads and monitor team performance against established KPIs.

- Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and training sessions.

Vendor &

- Stakeholder Management

- Manage relationships with travel management companies , airlines, hotels, and other travel service providers.

- Maintain and monitor service quality, and contractual obligations.

- Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders on travel-related requirements.

Policy Compliance &

- Governance

- Ensure adherence to corporate travel policies and approval workflows.

- Monitor travel spend and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

- Maintain accurate travel records, reports, and audit documentation.

Reporting &

- Analytics





- Prepare periodic travel reports, including spend analysis, savings achieved, policy compliance, and traveler trends.

- Analyze travel data and recommend process improvements.

- Track and report key travel metrics and service levels.

Risk Management &

- Traveler Safety

- Support traveler tracking and emergency response processes.

- Ensure travelers receive required documentation, advisories, and compliance information.

- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders during travel-related crises.

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field.

- Certification in Travel Management or related discipline is an advantage.

Experience

- 7-9years of experience in corporate travel management or travel operations.

- Minimum 2-3 years of team leadership experience.

- Experience managing global travel programs and travel vendors preferred.

Skills &

- Competencies

- Strong knowledge of corporate travel processes and travel management systems.

- Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.

- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

- Valuable understanding of travel policy compliance and cost control.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage travel emergencies.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and travel booking platforms.

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