Corporate Traveler - Corporate Travel Consultant - Washington, DC

<p><img src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/889/ProviderAsset/scribble/756dd411-928e-4d51-8cc0-a02d42851e6a.png"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Corporate Travel Consultant</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">A world where tech and people work collectively to make corporate travel simpler, faster and easier.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Corporate Traveler is one of Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) most successful brands, globally. Our mission is to dominate the SME market, making the end-to-end travel experience faster, simpler and easier for our customers and to demonstrate ongoing value to decision-makers, travelers and bookers. We provide our customers with the perfect blend of personal, local service blended with our expert technology suite and the great choice and value which comes with being part of the FCTG family. For decades, we’ve been helping go-getter businesses grow through travel.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Corporate Traveler has offices across a global network that spans Australia, Canada, USA, UK, South Africa and New Zealand. The brand has been part of the Flight Centre Travel Group for more than 26 years and is a key contributor to the ongoing strength of FCTG’s corporate travel division. Award winning, forward thinking and fun to work for – this is a business for people who love travel, are team players and customer service oriented. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><a href="https://www.corporatetraveler.us/en-us/careers">To learn more about Corporate Traveler please click HERE</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>About The Opportunity</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">We are looking for a motivated and driven Corporate Travel Consultant who can hit the ground running and deliver the boutique level of service that Corporate Traveler is famous for.  Our ideal candidate will preferably have travel consulting and Global Distribution System (GDS) experience along with an insatiable appetite for delivering impeccable service. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">As a Corporate Travel Consultant, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day travel needs of corporate business accounts, including.</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Assist in making professional and accurate business travel arrangements for our corporate accounts including air, car, hotel, and ground transportation reservations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Follow company procedures, account guidelines and customer service standards.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Work as a team member and assist other agents as needed in completing all functions related to servicing the client.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Build and maintain strong working relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Provide solutions to travel related problems clients may experience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Other duties and tasks as assigned</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Customer focused – consistently going above and beyond to deliver an amazing client experience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">You obsess over details; take pride in being organized and can juggle competing priorities with the ability to quickly shift gears when needed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build strong business relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">A problem solver who thinks outside of the box to provide creative solutions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">You embrace egalitarianism, irreverence, and ownership.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">You thrive in a collaborative environment but can also produce quality work independently.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Excellent written and verbal communications skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Tech Savvy – Experience with a GDS system (Sabre preferred) is an asset, confident using Microsoft suite, and comfortable learning new software.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Have fun: </strong>At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Reward & Recognition:</strong> Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Use your smarts: </strong>Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Love for travel: </strong>We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Personal connections: </strong>We are a big business founded on personal relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</strong>: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>A career, not a job: </strong>We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>We back our people all the way:</strong> We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Giving Back: </strong>Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED® Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">Benefits Include:</span></strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Travel perks/discounts</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">National/International Award Nights and Conferences</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Health benefits including, medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Flexible Spending Accounts</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Employee Assistance Program</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">401k program with partial match</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Tuition Reimbursement Program</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">*Vacation, Personal, and Sick time accrual rates will vary based on full-time or part-time employee status. Recognized Holidays are either paid time off or, if required to work due to job requirements, holiday pay rate, and may vary depending on state.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Location – Washington, DC </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly pay rate of $24.04 plus commission/incentive earnings based on achievable targets. On target earnings average range between $50,000 - $95,000. The annual salary range listed represents the total compensation package, excluding benefits.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt">We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:careers@us.flightcentre.com">careers@us.flightcentre.com</a></span></p> <p><img src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/889/ProviderAsset/scribble/fdf45817-b50f-49c2-93c2-cdaf67b09adb.png" width="236" height="169"></p> <p>🏆 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner (2023)<br>🌟 GBTA WINiT Top 50 Award Recipients (2018–2025)<br>💫 CHHR: 5-Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)<br>🌍 Seramount, FCTG Mexico: Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023–25)<br>📰 Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)<br>💛 Benefits Canada: Health/Wellness Program and Mental Health Program (2023, 2025)<br>✈️ OutThere Awards: Inclusive Travel Finalist (2025)<br>🏅 Canadian HR Awards: Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awardee (2025)</p> <p><span style="font-size: 9pt"><img src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/889/ProviderAsset/scribble/315c3047-8d07-4dfe-97cf-9cbae9eb3334.png"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #FFFFFF">#LI-DE1#CTUS#LI-Remote</span></p>

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