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Concierge / Travel Specialist

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Dubai

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The Travel Specialist is responsible for planning, booking, and managing travel arrangements tailored to client preferences, budgets, and schedules. This role requires excellent customer service skills, in-depth travel knowledge, and the ability to deliver exceptional and personalized travel experiences. Key Responsibilities: 1. Consult with clients to understand their travel needs, preferences, and budgets. 2. Answer calls and emails in a prompt manner while following SLA’s and KPI’s 3. Research, plan, and book domestic and international travel including flights, accommodations, transportation, and experiences. 4. Provide expert advice on destinations, travel regulations, weather conditions, currency exchange, and safety. 5. Coordinate travel documentation including visas, insurance, and itineraries when required/necessary. 6. Monitor proactively travel plans and proactively manage any disruptions, delays, or changes. 7. Offer 24/7 support during travel for VIP and high-value clients as needed. 8. Maintain relationships with travel vendors, airlines, hotels, and tour operators to access the best rates and exclusive offerings. 9. Ensure all bookings comply with company policies, budget limits, and client expectations. 10. Track travel expenses and provide accurate reports or invoices as needed. 11. Stay current on global travel trends, restrictions, and best practices. Requirements: 1. Proven experience in travel planning, reservations, or tourism (minimum 2–3 years preferred). 2. Strong knowledge of GDS systems (e.g., Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo) and booking platforms. 3. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 4. High attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure. 5. Familiarity with global destinations, travel trends, and luxury travel markets. 6. Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service. 7. Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and availability for urgent requests. 8. Fluent in English, any additional language is an advantage 9. Discreet, professional, and client-service focused. 10. Experienced at working in a KPI working environment and target goaled. 11. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any travel booking tools. 12. Familiar/experienced in CRM Preferred Qualifications: 1. Certification in Travel & Tourism (e.g., IATA, ASTA, CTA). 2. Experience working with luxury, corporate, or VIP travel clients. 3. Multilingual skills are a plus, fluent in English is a must. 4. CRM and itinerary management platform experience (e.g., Travefy, Axus). 5. Familiar in working in a fast pace CS environment


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