Corporate Travel Specialist Milwaukee, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3811+N.+Holton+St.+Milwaukee+WI+USA+53212) DescriptionSummaryThe Corporate Travel Specialist is responsible for managing travel arrangements for employees, ensuring that travel policies are adhered to while optimizing cost efficiency and employee satisfaction. This role involves liaising with travel vendors, managing itineraries, and providing support throughout the travel process. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to fluidly shift focus are the keys to success in this role. This role may also include opportunities for cross-training in related areas, enhancing collaboration and professional development.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.Daily / Weekly Core Tasks:
Travel Arrangements:Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel for employees, including flights, accommodations, transportation, creation and distribution of itineraries.
Travel Technology:Utilize travel management software and tools to streamline the booking process and maintain accurate records.
Customer Service:Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding travel inquiries and issues, providing timely support and solutions.
Training & Support:Provide guidance and training to employees on travel policies, procedures, and tools.
Problem Resolution:Handle travel disruptions and emergencies, assisting employees with rebooking and alternative arrangements as needed.
Policy Compliance:Ensure all travel arrangements comply with the company’s travel policies and procedures.
Budget Management:Monitor travel budgets and expenditures, providing reports and recommendations to management on cost-saving opportunities.
Cross Training:Participate in cross-training initiatives to gain insights into related departments, fostering a collaborative work environment and broadening skill sets.
RequirementsQualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education
High school diploma or GED/HSED, required
2- or 4-year degree, preferred
Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
Experience & Skills
Minimum of 2-5 years travel management experience, required
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, required
Basic knowledge of SAP Concur, preferred
Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization. Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficient ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Proficient ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Proficient ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using critical thinking skills
Proficient ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations
Proficient ability to follow through on projects from conception to completion
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
Frequently sit, use hands to operate a computer
Frequently talk or hear
Frequently stand and walk
Specific vision abilities: include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These include forklift traffic, overhead cranes, machining, welding, moving of mechanical parts and moderate noise. Work is performed indoors in a shop and office environment. Other RequirementsValid driver’s license, requiredThe above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.In-Place Machining is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.