Travel Manager (US)

For the expansion of our US Finance team, Planet Pharma's client is looking for a hands-on Travel Manager who has a strong desire to assume ownership for his/her role to join our US Finance team. Reporting to Director of Accounting, this individual will manage all things Travel and Concur to ensure policies are followed, provide timely feedback, lead and/or participate in special projects, and take on additional responsibility as demand for services increase. The ideal candidate should have solid project management skills for corporate travel program, excellent organization skills, experience working with internal control policies and procedures to ensure SOX compliance.

Roles And Responsibilities

Working with Finance, Legal, Training, HR, global admins, external vendors

Liaise with legal to manage AON insurance program, education, messaging, emergency contact

Liaise with TLC/Travel Plus

Contracting TLC/Travel Plus services

Monthly meetings to review spend, services, issues

Travel program review, implementation, management

Unused tickets reclaiming funds

Monthly meetings with travel vendors such as National car rentals, SW Airlines

Yearly contract renewal negotiation and execution (mostly hotels)

T&E policy writing, adherence, auditing and education

Training materials and training itself

Concur functionality and issues

New employee profile create

Visa process facilitation

Additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• College degree required

• 5 years working in a Corporate Travel management role

• Leadership experience in a travel role required

• Strong international skills

• Corporate Onsite Travel Office background

• Strong customer service and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Willing and available to work extended hours as needed

• Ability to work independently and meet set deadlines