Job Description
The incumbent of this role must effectively responsible for managing portfolio of elite clients to manage and grow the relationship by handling and managing all the travel, card and lifestyle aspects of the client’s needs at all levels. Resulting in an efficient, effective and contributing to revenue optimization by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance customer engagement with service that differentiates us from our competitors and to develop brand loyalty. The Relationship Manager should provide our clients with an enhanced 24-hour service as well as create personalised and one-on-one interaction with the elite clients for better understanding. Ensure the on-going of all encompassing viability of the American Express division.
Knowledge and work on the Amadeus GDS
Issue full domestic and international reservations including hotel, car, air, transfer, B&B etc
Accurately complete all reissues
Ability to complete all refunds accurately
Ensure corporate fares are utilized
Actively promotes the importance and value of our preferred supplier programmes and works to enhance customer awareness of the Elite client and benefit proposition. Supports execution of the organizational vision by providing insight into the customer experience and expectation to ensure ongoing relevance of the product and service
Ensure that all fees are correctly charged at time of ticketing including invoicing and referral bookings
Understanding and adhering to the clients’ travel policies and procedures and needs
Proactively undertakes self-development and training to enhance skills which ensure achievement of both personal and business goals. Maintains an awareness of customer trends and industry developments in the Premium Travel and Lifestyle arena and actively engages with the Lifestyle and Destination Expertise programmes
Effectively use a variety of communication methods to maintain relationship with customer based on customer preference and availability
The ability to advise the solution to the problem
A client centric mentality, with consistent extra mile service
All vouchers correctly issued and emailed to the client and supplier
Cost conscious for both Amex and the client
Makes recommendations for improvement to processes, technical or otherwise, to ensure maximum quality and efficiency. Flags complex and/or high exposure issues for resolution to team leader and makes recommendations for future supplier opportunities based on customer insight and demand.
Availability
ASAP
Salary
Neg
Required Qualifications
Qualification:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Matric Qualification
Travel Diploma
EXPERIENCE IN YEARS Minimum 6 years experience with at least 4 being in a Team Leader / VIP/ Travel Manager role in a similar organisation
KNOWLEDGE Beginners, intermediate and advanced fares course
Ticket reissue course
Ticketing course
Build Highly engaged relationships
Customer service course
Sound geographical knowledge
Sound visa knowledge
To be well travelled is an advantage
Computer literate: Word, excel
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB Strong telephone and communication skills
Take control of one’s own work station
Accepting responsibility for your work and that of colleagues
Personal management/responsible
Trustworthy
Selling & Negotiation Skills
Teamwork and enthusiastic
Total accountability beyond your area of responsibility
The ability to accept criticism and rectify
Solution Driven
Accept challenges
Deadline driven
Integrity
Commitment to quality
Passion to learn and succeed
Well-spoken
Well presented
IN THE ABSENCE OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Leadership in Travel & Tourism
Degree in Travel & Tourism
Location
Kwazulu Natal
Umhlanga
Application details
Nicole Gasser
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