Travel Desk Executive

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities Ensure prompt response and timely booking of all international & domestic airline ticketsEnsure visas and domestic booking requests are processed on timeManage the overseas medical & travel insurance for employees travelling for business purposesResponsible for arrangement and issue of Foreign exchange to the travellersEnsure lowest fares in booking of air tickets/ Hotels/ Transportation etc.
Compliance with VFS Globals information security policies and procedures applicable to the roleEnsure adherence to the Standard operating procedures , policies while processing any booking requestEnsure adherence to mandated turn-around time for all travel requestsMaintain the ticket register for international and domestic ticket issuance on daily basis for comparison of ticket costs Ensure documentation & accounting of all the daily transactions for travel purposesLiaise with Finance for timely payment to vendors (Agents /Airlines /Hotels /Car rentals /Insurance /Forex) by submitting the invoices in the required format Maintain records of all travel & related expenses Liaise with travel agents, airlines and vendors for domestic and International Hotel bookingsEnsure professional development by attending necessary trainings required for the jobEnsure internal customer satisfactionNegotiate with vendors for best pricesJudicious use of natural resourcesShall adhere to environment health and safety policy/objectives and guidelines of the organization

Desired Candidate Profile Education:
Minimum: Graduate or global equivalent degree

Additional:
Preferably IATA /UFTAA qualified

Experience: 2 5 years experience Travel Industry knowledge /experience