Travel Coordinator

Descriptions/ Job Summary:

Travel Coordinator

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay rate: $16.00/hour

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate Travel Coordinator to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.

Responsibilities: 

• Organization and communication of Corporate Travel Policy


• Reviewing all Travel Requests to ensure adherence to policy


• Updating travel tracker


• Travel expense tracking


• Departmental travel expenditures


• Coordinate all K9 transport (ground and flights)


• Researches and compares available travel and hotel accommodations to identify the best available option for each travel need.


• When travel arrangements are within approved travel reasons and budget limits, makes all arrangements and reservations as requested.


• Prepares travel itineraries and distributes travel arrangements and schedules to all appropriate staff.


• Obtains approval from leadership for travel requests and expenses that exceed established limits.


• Advises travelers of and assists with any need for specialized travel documents such as visas or passports.


• Monitors and facilitates the use of company air travel credit cards, frequent flyer programs, and other applicable rewards and loyalty programs.


• Processes reimbursements for travel expenses.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively


• Strong working knowledge of the travel industry


• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to assess multiple options and to identify the best choice to serve a specified goal


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software


• Mentors, inspires, and champions employees for continued growth and development. 


• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


•  Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.


• Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.


• Able to treat others with tact, respect, and professionalism. 


• Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions. 


• Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports.


• Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight.


• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.


• Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking enable to effectively complete work in timely manner.


• Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight


• Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed.