perk - Senior Business Travel Consultant - Out of Hours / Split Shift

Remote - Birmingham, United Kingdom+ Equity4mo ago

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class, 7-star service to business travelers, managing travel bookings, amendments, and cancellations efficiently. • Arrange European and domestic travel, 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 Click Travel customers, prioritizing 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 Galileo 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. • We Are Looking for People Who: • Are proficient in air fares and ticketing • Possess expert knowledge of the Galileo or Sabre GDS system, including reissuing (manual & automated) tickets autonomously • Have great communication skills, fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential. • 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.

Benefits

• Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk • Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays • Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex • Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva • Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen • Rest assured that you’re covered by income protection in case you experience a long-term sickness or absence • Leverage tax-efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus • Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party • Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones • Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks’ paid parental leave • Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes • Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year • Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards • Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years • Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support • Working Hours & Conditions • Working hours are 80% core hours and 20 % Night Shifts. • This role follows a 10-week rolling rota, with the vast majority of your time worked during core business hours. (8am -17.30pm) • Out-of-hours shifts (either 9pm–5am or 5am–1pm) apply in just 2 out of every 10 weeks, making this a predominantly standard-hours position. • This role will be an initial 2 year Fixed Term Contract • Role will be fully remote however you will be required to come into the Birmingham Hub for training and special events. • At Perk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials. • For certain roles, we provide relocation assistance. Please specify your need for this in your application, and we will evaluate the possibility on a case-by-case basis. English is our official office language, so we request that resumes be submitted in English for effective communication.