Location: Allentown,PA, USA
**39581BR**
**Requisition ID:**
39581BR
**Business Unit:**
COR
**Job Description:**
CDM Smith is seeking a Corporate Travel Specialist to join our Corporate Travel team. Reporting to the Corporate Travel Manager, this individual supports the companys travel and corporate credit card program and delivers the highest value for the firms travel spend, assists in negotiating contracts while leveraging volume pricing, supplier incentives and value-added services.
The duties and responsibility of the ideal candidate will include:
Travel Management:
Responsible for researching, resolving, and escalating issues for travelers when needed to improve the travel experience for employees. Knowledge of corporate travel policies, experience with Concur, using Sabre, and a general understanding of travel processes, terminology, and industry trends. The right candidate for this role will be adaptable, and able to assist employees in high-stress travel situations.
Corporate Card Program Administration:
Manage daily tasks of the corporate card program (American Express), card applications, employee assistance, managing American Express @work portal. The right candidate should have experience managing the daily administration of a card program.
Meetings & Events:
Collaborate cross-organizationally with other employees to create a successful, engaging, smooth meeting or event. Source venues, and locations. Review vendor contracts and work with the legal department to review.
Travel Reporting:
Analyze travel and expense data using Concur and Vendor Reporting tools to boost program efficiency and compliance to the travel policy.
Vendor Management:
The right candidate will be able to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors, including airlines, hotels, car rental companies, travel agencies, and venues. Annually negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to leverage discounts for CDM Smiths travel program.
Employee Engagement:
This role will promote a culture of collaboration, and innovative learning to empower employees to use CDM Smiths travel tools and trainings. Be responsive when needed for employees using Concur, Insite, the American Express corporate card program, and communicate travel program policies.
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**Job Title:**
Corporate Travel Specialist (Remote Options)
**Group:**
COR
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High School diploma or equivalent.
4 years of related experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
Pennsylvania - Statewide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
5%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
Excellent communication, customer service and project management skills.
Ability to multitask, adapt as needed, and effectively manage priorities.
Advanced understanding of processes and technology relating to travel industry components (air/hotel/car/meetings, etc.).
Ability to work well with all levels within the organization.
Demonstrated proficiency with travel and credit card program applications (i.e., Concur, Sabre, Excel, and Insite) and the Microsoft suite of products.
Experience in sourcing venues, logistics, and negotiating contracts for company events.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as CDM Smith) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.