Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized and tech-savvy Travel Manager to lead the implementation and ongoing management of our corporate travel program. This role will play a critical role in streamlining business travel processes, ensuring cost-effective solutions and enhancing the overall travel experience for employees.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate travel coordination, excellent project and change-management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of a travel booking platform, including vendor evaluation, selection, and onboarding.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the travel platform provider and internal stakeholders.
- Work with Finance and HR to ensure platform aligns with company travel policies, approval workflows and reporting requirements
- Plan, book, and manage travel arrangements (flights, hotels, transportation, travel documentation, etc.) for individuals and groups.
- Ensure all travel logistics comply with organisational travel policies and procedures as well as international security protocols and government regulations, where applicable.
- Provide training and support to employees on how to use the travel platform effectively.
- Collaborate with employees and travel service providers to resolve any travel-related issues, including support for last-minute changes or emergencies while travellers are en route – sometimes outside normal business hours.
- Monitor travel trends, negotiate rates, and maintain strong relationships with travel vendors.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in corporate travel coordination or operations, ideally with technology implementation responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of travel management platforms
- Strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication and customer service skills
- Proven success negotiating group travel rates and managing vendor contracts.
- Familiarity with international travel requirements, visa processing, and documentation
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage last-minute changes
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
Additional Information:
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).