Executive Leisure Consultant (6-9 Months Contract)

Executive Leisure Consultant - Business Travel Consultant - East Kilbride (G74)

Our 'award winning' business travel client is currently looking to recruit an experienced executive leisure consultant to join their well established travel team in their busy offices in East Kilbride (G74)

*Please note that this opportunity is initially to undertake a 6-9 months maternity contract, with a view to going permanent thereafter based on business & staffing needs

THE ROLE

As an executive leisure consultant you will work with business travel clients wishing to book events, meetings & conference requirements, and build strong relationships with your clients to ensure all bookings are processed in a professional & efficient manner. You will provide your executive clients with a variety of options before booking all of their travel arrangements, and ensure that all fare rules, regulations & conditions are given correctly and with full explanation. You will offer advice to your clients regarding destinations and the best & most cost effective carrier, and deal with any cancelations or amendments (including scheduled changes) as required. You will also be required to utilise your account management experience in order to retain and help grow the business.

REQUIREMENTS

As an executive leisure consultant you will have some previous experience working in the luxury & executive travel market, and have proven experience booking travel arrangements for 'high spend' customers or business clients. You will be extremely customer focused, have great attention to details, and have at least a competent working knowledge of the Galileo GDS. You also be an extremely organised individual, who can communicate effectively with clients on all levels, and have the ability to work to tight deadlines both under pressure, and with minimal supervision. Previous experience booking events, meetingsas per the above job spec