Omega World Travel is one of the largest global travel management companies, with more than $1 billion in annual sales. We serve corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, government contractors, educational institutions, leisure travelers and more.
For over 50 years, Omega World Travel has established a superb record of providing comprehensive domestic and international travel management services to organizations of all types from small businesses up to Fortune 500 enterprises. We are an independent, woman-owned business.
Travel Consultant
Omega World Travel is looking to hire experienced Travel Consultants to join our growing company. The Travel Consultant will plan and book all details of travel for a prestigious federal government agency. The position is located at Omega’s onsite location in Fairfax, VA.
Afternoon, evening and overnight work schedules available. Weekend schedules available.
The Travel Consultant will ensure top level customer service through effective use of a GDS reservation system and other associated travel tools, all while maintaining excellent onsite and telephone service techniques and prompt replies to emails.
The applicant will handle domestic and international travel related requests and process air, hotel, rail and car reservations.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of GDS required; Sabre or Apollo experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years Travel Consultant experience required
- Government travel management company experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of world geography required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Strong customer service skills required
- Ability to work with speed in a fast-paced environment required
Omega World Travel is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or other legally protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of Travel Consultant experience
- Strong knowledge of GDS reservation systems
- Strong knowledge of world geography
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Sabre or Apollo experience
- Government travel management company experience
What We Do
Omega World Travel is a full-service travel company and travel management firm serving business, government, military, and leisure travelers. It provides corporate travel management, international travel services, meetings and incentives, convention housing and registration, consultation, technology and online expertise, fulfillment, and cruises. The company says it customizes services to travelers’ needs and combines a global network with technology to make travel experiences easy, secure, and successful.
