Travel Operations Executive

An exciting operations executive position has become available for a reputable travel company's operations department . In this non sales based role you will be managing all arrangements necessary for the fulfillment of holidays: booking flights, guides, hotels, activities, etc. It also involves compiling comprehensive client documentation for each tour.

Travel Operations Executive Job Description:

• The job also involves maintaining ongoing relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Close liaison with clients and the Specialist Travel Consultants is required both pre- and post-sale and travel.
• Make and manage all necessary arrangements (flights, hotels, guides, activities, transfers, vehicles, restaurants, etc) in order to fulfil client holidays.
• Ensure that all arrangements are completely and accurately made and checked in a timely manner to ensure that fulfils its client and cost commitments.
• Ensure that all arrangements meet our clients commitment to operate in a sustainable and responsible manner.
• Manage the communication and ongoing relationships with partners to ensure that they are able to deliver the service required and that any issues are dealt with.
• Prepare the final packs for each relevant tour to include day-by-day document, flight e-tickets, holiday guides and post out to the clients in good time.
• As required, respond to client questions and queries in a professional, knowledgeable and timely manner.
• Manage all changes effectively, including client communication, to maintain excellent customer service and holiday quality.
• Check invoices are correct (dates, price etc).
• Request ratecards from each hotel and supplier at the start of the season and make sure prices are updated regularly.
• Update the database with correct prices and suppliers for each tour.

Operations Executive Skills required:

• Excellent spoken English communication skills: ability to professionally build rapport, listen, provide and present information to clients and prospective clients on the telephone.
• A confident, knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic style.
• Excellent written English communication skills: ability to write clearly, accurately and professionally in client and other communications including email, itineraries, etc.
• An understanding of and a passion for active travel.
• Highly organised and proven attention to detail in order to get the facts and details right in a complex, high value and high volume environment.