What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Consultant position at Omega World Travel?
Omega World Travel is one of the largest global travel management companies, with more than $1 billion in annual sales. We serve corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, government contractors, educational institutions, leisure travelers and more.
For over 50 years, Omega World Travel has established a superb record of providing comprehensive domestic and international travel management services to organizations of all types from small businesses up to Fortune 500 enterprises. We are an independent, woman-owned business.
Omega World Travel is looking to hire experienced Travel Consultants to join our growing company. The Travel Consultant will plan and book all details of travel for a prestigious US military client. The position is located at an onsite military location in Parris Island, South Carolina.
The Travel Consultant will ensure top level customer service through effective use of a GDS reservation system and other associated travel tools, all while maintaining excellent onsite and telephone service techniques and prompt replies to emails.
The applicant will handle domestic and international travel related requests and process air, hotel, rail and car reservations.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of GDS required; Sabre or Apollo experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years Travel Consultant experience required
- Military or government travel management company experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of world geography required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications and Google Applications required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Strong customer service skills required
- Ability to work with speed in a fast-paced environment required
Omega World Travel is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or other legally protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.