Business Development Specialist

Description:

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

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• Diploma required (Associate degree preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience in a corporate or leisure travel agency
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign travel destinations
• Working knowledge of HR functions and planning management
• Familiarity with Sabre GDS a plus (will train if necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make reservations for planned travel, including hotels and airlines
• Follow up with clients about travel plans and make adjustments as needed
• Coordinate the use of bonus miles and other rewards that clients want to use
• Organize large-scale events, including conferences and retreats, with up to 200 attendees
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and other issues as they come up
• Advise current and prospective clients about destination options, including pros and cons of each
• Coordinate with client’s point-of-contact in days leading up to event or arrangement
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