Responsibilities:Works closely with the Company's global travel-partners and travel vendors (including airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, etc.) to ensure an exemplary associate travel experience.Helps in setting travel budgets.Prepares and issues RFPs, negotiates with vendors to ensure that the company receives the best possible rates, etc..Develops and maintains strong relationships with traveling associates of all levels, including executive leadership.Acts as a resource to help associates understand their travel options, company travel policies, etc. and, in certain circumstances, provide value-adds, e.g. upgrades, lounge passes, etc.identifies opportunities to change and improve processes and policies to meet evolving needs of the business.Manages reporting and data required to support risk, security, audit, and spend management guidelines. Assists in creating, optimizing, and monitoring corporate travel policies.Assists with any travel-related issues that may arise.Skills and Abilities:A bachelor's degree in tourism, travel or hospitality or equivalent experience.10+ years experience in the travel industry.10+ years experience managing a corporate travel program preferred.Strong understanding of business travel industry and corporate travel operations.Knowledge of travel management processes and systems.Knowledge of international travel regulations, international currencies and travel and expense reporting. Certification in travel or hospitality preferred.The ability to build and maintain positive relationships.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Great communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Basic understanding of Geography.-------------------------------------------The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 401K with Matching Flexible Time Off Corporate Fitness Program A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much moreAt Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.Our ValuesIf you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core ValuesDiversity, Inclusion, Value & Equity (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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