Job Title: Senior Travel Manager
Experience: 10+ Years
Job Location: Hyderabad
Mode of work: Work from office
Job Summary:
Senior Travel Manager is responsible for developing and managing the company’s corporate travel program. This includes overseeing travel arrangements, negotiating with vendors, ensuring compliance with travel policies, and optimizing travel-related expenditures. The role requires strategic thinking, excellent vendor management skills, and a customer-focused mindset to support employee mobility and satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate travel policies and procedures.
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Manage end-to-end travel operations including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, visas, and travel insurance.
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Liaise with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and other vendors to negotiate contracts and secure the best rates.
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Monitor and control travel budgets, ensuring cost-effective travel planning.
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Ensure compliance with travel policy and approval workflows.
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Track and analyze travel data, identify trends, and provide reports with actionable insights.
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Address and resolve any travel-related issues or emergencies promptly.
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Lead and support the Travel Desk team, providing guidance and training as needed.
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Implement tools and technologies to streamline the travel booking and reimbursement process.
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Stay up to date on travel regulations, safety protocols, and risk management strategies.
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Ensure traveler safety and well-being through proactive risk assessments and contingency planning.
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Collaborate with HR and Admin teams to support relocation or expatriate travel arrangements.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Travel Management, or related field.
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10+ years of experience in corporate travel management, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or leadership role.
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Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
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Solid understanding of global travel regulations and risk management practices.
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Proficiency in travel management software (e.g., SAP Concur, Egencia, etc.).
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
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Experience working in a fast-paced, global corporate environment preferred.
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