Business Travel Consultant

Gray Dawes Travel is a multi-award winning, global travel management company with offices in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Australia and the United States. Established in 1865, we’re constantly growing by using technology and our passion for what we do to keep evolving.

Our people are at the heart of our business and we’re recruiting for an experienced part time (22.5 hours per week) Business Travel Consultant to join our Manchester based team. We are ideally looking for a candidate that can work Wednesday - Friday to pair with a current job share colleague, Friday's are essential however we are flexible on the other two days of the week. You'll primarily be based in our offices but hybrid working is available. This is an exciting time to join us as we’re rapidly expanding our global operations.

What You’ll Do

• Providing high levels of customer service you’ll;
• Handle enquiries and reservations ensuring that they are responded to professionally, arranging and confirming bookings and building traveller’s profiles to make sure that their needs are met
• Carry out research for our clients to make sure they get the best deal
• Process E tickets and travel documentation
• Offer advice and guidance on available options to our clients for each itinerary including advice on visas, passport requirements and vaccinations
• Handle refunds and cancellations
• Help to train and support new staff as they join the team

What we’re looking for

• You’ll be a motivated, passionate individual who has previous experience of working in business travel
• Ideally, you’ll have experience using Travelport
• You’ll have an excellent telephone manner, excellent verbal reasoning skills and great attention to detail
• You’ll be happy to work between the hours of 8am and 6pm on a rota basis and be able to attend out of hours training if required
• You’ll have BA1 or equivalent

What We Can Offer

Our people are our heartbeats, driving everything that we do. We encourage our people to be their best selves, do the right thing, tell it like it is and be flexible. This opportunity will allow our new team members to be part of our journey as we expand in the global market. As we value our people, we offer a range of great benefits including;

· Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

· Hybrid Working

· Competitive Bonus Scheme

· Private healthcare (currently under review)

· Group Life Cover

· EAP Scheme

· Pension Scheme

· Volunteering days with our chosen company charity

· Travel Discounts

· Shopping discounts

· Christmas Savings Scheme

· Season Ticket Loans