FCM - Account Support Specialist - Chicago, IL
FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses.
Ranked as one of the world’s top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience to provide clients with a truly bespoke experience.
Established in June 2004, FCM has been named World’s Best Travel Management Company for eight years running at the World Travel Awards.
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About The Opportunity
Account Management Support provides an exceptional learning environment for associates to gain knowledge and skills in account management, Microsoft Power BI and the wider corporate travel industry. If you have the aptitude, a great attitude and want to start a career in corporate travel; this role might be right for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of customers through a centralized Account Support Inbox
- Provide business reviews to customers within the Account Management Support customer group where needed
- Provide ad hoc reporting or establish subscription for customers
- Proactively identify opportunities with customers for leakage, technology adoption, consulting or M&E needs
- Coordinate customer requests not limited to OBT changes, policy configuration, unused ticket management, rate and fare audits, and other customer needs
- Work with Account Managers to assist on Business Reviews and customer projects
- Support the Account Management Team with ad hoc tasks for business campaigns
Experience & Qualifications
- 1+ year in a direct customer facing role (travel industry experience preferred)
- A passion for customers and driving success
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to support customer and business outcomes
- A flexible and proactive mindset
- A great attitude and wiliness to learn
- Exposure and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and PowerBI)
- Experience using Salesforce
Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:
FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.
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Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
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Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
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Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
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Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
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Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice
- Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice)
- DEI education
- Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
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A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
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We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
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Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising
- Office Environmental Program
- Many of our offices are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified buildings
- 1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year
Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off *
- Up to 15 Vacation Days accrued per year - prorated upon hire and increased by tenure after 2 years of employment (up to 25 days)
- 5 Sick Days accrued per year
- 3 Personal Days
- 1 Diversity Day
- 1 Volunteer Day
- 8 Recognized Holidays
- Travel perks/discounts
- Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
- National/International Award Nights and Conferences
- Health benefits including, medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care
- Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k program with partial match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
- Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
*Vacation, Personal, and Sick time accrual rates will vary based on full-time or part-time employee status. Recognized Holidays are either paid time off or, if required to work due to job requirements, holiday pay rate, and may vary depending on state.
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Location – Chicago, IL
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $55,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.
Before applying to any internal position you must have been with the company or your current role for a minimum of 6 - 12 months and notify your leader prior to applying.
Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Center Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com