Corporate Travel Consultant

At Reed & Mackay, we are more than a global leader in travel and event management; we are a team united by passion, care, and entrepreneurial spirit. As a unique brand within the Navan Group, we provide deep sector expertise and customised programmes from offices across the globe.

With over 60 years of innovation in service, our success is built on delivering flexibility, reassurance, and insight to our clients. Our built-for-service technology and high-touch expertise removes the hassle from travel and event management, connecting businesses globally while keeping their people productive and safe and their costs down.

Looking for the next opportunity? Join our dynamic, inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape the future of global travel and events.

Reed & Mackay is looking for Corporate Travel Consultants to join its Operations Team. The main role of a Corporate Travel Consultant is to build relationships and understand the needs of our clients while delivering a ‘high-touch’ service that saves clients time and drives down their total cost of travel.  We are seeking Corporate Travel Consultant across all time zones in the US.

What You’ll Do

Provide a dedicated, consistently high level of service to all travelers & travel bookers tailored to their individual requirements, with a desire to exceed client expectation at all times by going the extra mile

Effectively manage your workload to meet all deadlines as required, internally or client driven

Demonstrate an excellent understanding of various account processes and policies, and can adapt quickly to any necessary changes to these, as and when they arise

Work directly with the client’s Global Travel Manager, for guidance on policy matters that require escalation

Pre-trip approval knowledge will be an advantage

Demonstrate proactive thinking and provide a consultative approach to all travel requests providing an end to end solution for all clients

Advise proactively on relevant Passport and Visa requirements and procedures for all destinations

Apply Quality Control procedures and processes at all times in line with ISO27001 (data security certification) and PCI compliance

Recommend and procure ancillary products as required i.e. car rental, ferry, etc.

Good knowledge of high speed domestic and intercontinental rail options required

What We're Looking For

Must be fluent in English (excellent verbal and written language).

Experience and knowledge of pre-trip approval systems.

Manage your own tickets issuance for both Air and Eurostar.

Calculate your own reissues and changes in a timely manner, working in liaison with the Ticketing Department.

Exceptional telephone manner and good written skills.

Demonstrate ability to make effective use of resources available to complete tasks to agreed deadlines • Has achieved a continuous record of experience in a core business travel environment.

Minimum qualification level to Fares & Ticketing VAII (formally BA2).

Fully conversant with one or all GDS systems; Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus.

Good knowledge of US Domestic and European rail provider frameworks and reservation systems.

Comprehensive knowledge of the travel industry and products in the market including different aircraft types and cabins.

Knowledge of Low-Cost Carriers in the market and their different products available.

Experience of mixed mode booking tools, and how to support both offline/online bookings.

Have a ‘team player’ approach to an office environment.

Experience in using MS Word and Excel software packages.

Excellent interpersonal skills and good attention to detail.

Ability to work well in a highly pressurized environment, and ability to adapt quickly to increases in travel request volumes.

Flexible approach to working environment and willingness to work on at different office locations.

Ability to build a good rapport with all clients.

 

Our Benefits

Reed & Mackay offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family.

We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Reed & Mackay success. To promote balance, we offer paid time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you’re based, our benefits evolve with you. The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.

For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter. Pay Range $30 — $40 USD

Equal Opportunities

At Reed & Mackay we welcome everyone with an open mind and an open heart. This is because we knowpeoples' different experiences, identities and backgrounds helps us to build a culture where everyone can collaborate and be their authentic selves, whilst feeling safe, valued and included. 

Reed & Mackay is committed to providing equal opportunities by assessing all potential candidates according to their skills, knowledge, qualifications and capabilities. No regard will be given to factors such as age, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, disability or neurodivergence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics when making any employment decisions, including hiring.

Reasonable adjustments or accommodations will be provided, where required, and in line with local laws, to candidates who have a disability or are neurodivergent. Please notify us of your requirements at recruitment@reedmackay.com.