The Corporate Travel Manager oversees and manages all aspects of business travel arrangements within a company. This role involves negotiating contracts with travel service providers, ensuring cost-effective travel solutions, and maintaining compliance with corporate travel policies. The Corporate Travel Manager also ensures smooth coordination of travel logistics, supporting employees traveling for business purposes, while optimizing travel expenses and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement corporate travel policies and guidelines, ensuring alignment with company goals and budget constraints
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and car rental services to secure the best rates and services
• Coordinate business travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, transportation, and visas for employees and executives
• Ensure compliance with travel policies and industry regulations while optimizing cost efficiency
• Monitor and analyze travel expenses, providing regular reports to management on travel cost savings and trends
• Assist employees with travel-related issues, such as delays, cancellations, or itinerary changes, ensuring minimal disruption
• Develop strategies to improve travel processes, including the use of travel management software and online booking tools
• Stay informed on industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes to keep the company’s travel program competitive
• Provide training to employees on corporate travel policies and the proper use of travel management tools
• Ensure the safety and security of travelers by maintaining updated knowledge of travel advisories and emergency protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business administration, or a related field is preferred
• Proven experience in corporate travel management or a related role, ideally within a large organization
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with travel vendors and service providers
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage travel arrangements for multiple employees simultaneously
• Proficiency with travel management systems and software
• Knowledge of corporate travel policies, visa regulations, and industry standards
• Strong analytical skills to monitor travel expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and address last-minute travel issues effectively
• Strong communication skills to liaise with employees, vendors, and executives

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based, with occasional travel to meet with service providers or attend industry events
• Interaction with employees across various departments to facilitate smooth travel arrangements