Onsite Corporate Travel Manager - Greater Kansas City Area

Job Summary

The Onsite Corporate Travel Manager provides quality customer service to one of Acendas Travel's corporate clients located in the greater Kansas City area. The role is responsible for completing domestic and/or international reservations, while accurately managing all travel requests, and following the appropriate process and procedures. This individual must be a self-directed and technology-driven team player. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Provide travel related expertise to client’s employees by scheduling flight, hotel, and car accommodations.
• Offer solutions and options that meet all travel requirements while ensuring compliance with the company’s travel policy and maintaining cost efficiency.
• Create clear and concise itineraries which include all pertinent information.
• Communicate necessary documentation requirements such as passports, visas, or other clearances required for international travel.
• Utilize instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Update Concur profiles as needed.
• Partner with the organization in promoting, implementing, and supporting adherence to the company’s travel policy.
• Completes special projects, as assigned.

Transferable Skills

• Customer Service: Brings a strong passion for delivering exceptional service through proactive, solution‑focused support.
• Technical Knowledge: Possesses solid knowledge of corporate travel technology platforms and related tools.
• Communication: Excels in written and verbal communication; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, a professional and friendly demeanor, and the ability to represent the Company positively.
• Organization: Works independently with effective time‑management skills; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, organize tasks efficiently, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Analytical Skills: Applies strong critical‑thinking abilities to research and analyze data from various sources, including online tools and purchasing systems. Exercises sound independent judgment and effectively prioritizes urgent matters as directed by management.
• Adaptability: Embraces change with flexibility and a willingness to learn; able to quickly understand and apply new information effectively.
• Resourceful: Leverages available resources to deliver high‑quality results and support travelers efficiently.
• Professionalism: Maintains professional manner and appearance.

Qualifications

• High school degree; required, college experience, a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ recent corporate travel experience required; travel agent or similar capacity required.
• Advanced working knowledge of corporate travel technology products, GDS (Sabre), Online Booking Tool (Concur); required.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; required.
• Ability to work onsite at client's location 5 days per week.