Travel Agent
We are looking to hire a Travel Agent to join us in our mission to educate the world. The successful candidate shall be responsible for managing business travel requirements and be passionate about travelling.
Responsibilities
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Plan transportation, accommodation, and other travel services for employees travelling on business missions
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Cooperate with employees to determine their needs and recommend them appropriate modes of transportation, travel dates, and accommodations
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Book transportation and make hotel reservations
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Get the best deals and prices for accommodations at the targeted destination
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Manage recurring travel issues, complaints, or refunds
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Manage employees’ travel allowance transactions or advances given in respect to business travel expenses
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Maintain and update a daily/monthly report to track travels and expenses
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Document all travel requests initiated by our employees and respond to those requests in a timely manner
Qualifications and Work Experience
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Bachelor's degree in business administration or any relevant field
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2 years of proven experience as a travel agent
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Excellent knowledge of reservation systems and e-traveling
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Extensive knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
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Good knowledge of domestic and international travel trends
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Good command of both written and spoken English
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Personal travel experience is considered an advantage
Behavioural Competencies
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Problem-solving skills and critical thinking
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Excellent communication skills
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Excellent negotiation skills