Travel Senior Associate Majid Al Futtaim

ROLE SUMMARY

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, such as travel agency account manager, working closely with the travel agency in a partnership and collaborative manner is very crucial. Also collaborate with travelers/staff, management and procurement team.
• Work closely with the travel agency to plan and organize travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and other relevant details
• Ensure company travel policies are applied on all bookings and reservations and report/highlight any exception.
• Verify expenses comply with contracted corporate agreements and rates.
• Conduct research, and compare flights and accommodations, considering any hidden or extra fees to find the best deals available.
• Propose creative ideas in managing scheduling and transportation methods resulting in cost savings and enhancing efficiencies.
• Ensure booking transportation in a way that fits company s needs, the most affordable way to travel.
• Assess the effectiveness of the travel processes and travel agency's controls. Make recommendations for enhancing control mechanisms, risk management, and operational efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor s degree, any field.
• Min 2-3 years of overall experience in Travel agency or similar position.
• Previous experience in a large organization dealing with travel agencies covering Knowledge of Travel Industry & familiar with the regulations.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (a must).
• SAP Knowledge is preferable but not a must.