Senior Business Travel Consultant - GDS - Remote
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-05-12
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Customer Service/HelpDesk
Customer Service Rep, Bilingual, HelpDesk/Support, Customer Success Mgr./ CSM
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Senior Business Travel Consultant passionate about people and about making an impact. Our Customer Care team is one of the foundations of our company’s success and growth. We hire empathetic people who understand what we are trying to achieve:
Make business travellers happy!
Are you a problem solver and an empathetic professional driven by customer experience? Are you tired of companies that take their customers for granted? Ready to go the extra mile to help us grow by changing the way organisations book and manage their business travel?
As a Senior Business Travel Consultant, you will work with B2B customers and be part of a strategic team will have a direct impact on our growth and customer retention. You will act proactively and address our clients’ needs at any stage of their travels, ensuring high customer satisfaction and maintaining relationships at a 7‑Star satisfaction standard.
What will you do?- Provide first‑class, 7‑star service to business travellers, managing travel bookings, amendments, and cancellations efficiently.
- Arrange travel (domestic and international) for the NAM team’s most strategic customers; including flights, car rentals, and hotels.
- Work independently, using your initiative to handle client inquiries and provide solutions without supervision.
- Communicate with clients via live chat, telephone, and email, ensuring all interactions are professional, friendly, and accurate.
- Undertake travel reservations and amendments for Perk customers, prioritising customer service and booking accuracy.
- Proactively maintain and develop client relationships, offering support throughout the entire travel process.
- Provide suitable travel options and suggestions to meet client requirements.
- Ensure all service level agreements are met and actively maintain the GDS queues.
- Mentor and support junior team members, assisting with their queries and quality‑checking their work as needed.
- Support the Team Leader and collaborate with colleagues to maintain a high level of service.
- Possess expert knowledge of Amadeus/Sabre or similar GDS system, including reissuing (manual & automated) tickets autonomously.
- Are proficient in air fares and ticketing.
- Have great communication skills, fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.
- Are familiar with North American business culture and customer expectations.
- Have previous experience as a Business Travel Consultant.
- Are well‑organized, and capable of working to tight deadlines under pressure.
- Exhibit a positive and professional telephone manner, with confidence in interacting with clients and suppliers.
- Are proactive in resolving customer queries and complaints, using their initiative to overcome problems.
- Are flexible and willing to complete various tasks as needed, supporting the team and contributing to overall success.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude when dealing with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
- Motivate and encourage the well‑being of the team, displaying a positive attitude at all times.
- Independent and autonomous. You don’t need hand‑holding to get things done.
- Good prioritisation and focus skills.
- Empathy – understand what our customers need.
- Smart, fast learner and tech‑savvy.
- Flexible and able to adapt to constant changes with a positive mindset.
- You are open to receiving and giving constructive feedback.
- You want to learn – we have a 7‑Star management team to mentor you!
- Honest, open and trustworthy: your peers and managers can trust you. You are a team‑player, don’t play political games, and care more about the team’s success than about your own career gains.
- Focused and determined:
You don’t let yourself be distracted. You can focus on accomplishing big wins and don’t get lost in less important ideas that are floating around. - You LOVE travel!
- Our Remote role is offered on a Fixed term contract.
- We can offer a remote contract in the following areas:
Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, New Hampshire. - During the first week of…
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