Travel & Accommodation Specialist - Amsterdam - 6 Month Contract

Senior Business Travel Specialist - Amsterdam

Duration: 6 months + Extension
Location: Amsterdam
Job Title: Travel & Accommodation Specialist

*Urgent 6 Month Contract - Role hiring now!*

This is a *Amsterdam* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working on their largest digital and technological transformation program.

Job summary:

The Senior Travel Specialist coordinates and processes the daily travel activities with customer focus, accuracy and in a timely manner within the Travel team

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Identify process and procedural improvements and take the lead to implement changes and best practices
• Book flights, trains, rental cards, ground transportation and accommodation when needed
• Handle visa applications when required
• Investigate and communicate the most time and cost efficient way of travel based on your expertise and the preferences of the (internal) customer
• Ensure all travel arrangements are completed in alignment with the Company's Travel Policy
• Organise accommodation for colleagues travelling to Amsterdam from the 130+ offices worldwide
• Monitor the maintenance of the database with passenger information including passports, seating preferences, frequent flyer etc.
• Coordinate invoices for flights, hotels etc. and provide them to the Finance department in a timely manner
• Monitor and coordinate group travel for specific client events as required
• Ownership and point of contact for travel arrangements
• Ownership and point of contact for travel arrangements
• Be the main point of contact for escalations from stakeholders
• Support the Travel Specialists with their daily tasks and ensure that the standard processes are adhered to and are documented in accordance with the compliance standards and guidelines

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree or qualified education in tourism
• Experience working in a travel agency or at a corporate travel desk required.
• Knowledge of at least one of the GDS (Amadeus)
• Experience with Concur Travel is a must
• Experience handling of a high volume of travel requests and a proven track record of handling big groups or projects
• Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English
• 3-5 year of relevant experience

Please send your CV or call Toni to discuss further.
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