Average Corporate Travel Consultant Salary

Corporate travel consultant positions are commonly available at travel agencies, especially those that regularly work with corporate customers. This consultant's job consists of regularly communicating with corporate customers to help book reservations and provide price quotes as requested. This includes determining the best solutions in accordance with company policies and preferences to help maintain customer satisfaction. This also involves carefully maintaining profiles for each client so that they earn points in rewards programs and have any special requests accommodated.

The corporate travel consultant typically works in a highly independent environment, so the ability to function confidently with minimal supervision is important. Other necessary skills include good judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively via telephone and email. Although there are usually no specific educational requirements, most positions require a minimum of four years in experience with travel consultant work. Tools and equipment used in this role may vary by company, but Apollo GDS and SABRE are common; proficiency with these technologies may be required prior to applying for the position.

Physical requirements for the position are generally limited to regular computer usage and typing. Work hours are generally limited to typical business hours, but other shifts may be available at some companies. All of this work is done in an indoor office setting, but teleconferencing and telecommuting may be an option with some employers. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Corporate Travel Consultant Tasks

• Assist in arranging and booking all aspects of business travel for corporate clients, booking air, car, train, and hotel reservations for highly complex, multiple destination, international itineraries.
• Resolve travel related problems that client may experience with travel arrangements.
• Utilize computer reservation and global distribution systems to arrange travel, preferring vendors that maximize client experience and company profits.
• Maintain excellent client relations with prompt, accurate responses and excellent telephone and service etiquette.

For those looking to make money, Corporate Travel Consultants in New York enjoy an exceptional pay rate, 25 percent above the national average. Corporate Travel Consultants will also find cushy salaries in Austin (+22 percent), Chicago (+17 percent), Los Angeles (+12 percent), and Washington (+10 percent). In Portland, salaries are 16 percent below the national average and represent the lowest-paying market. Two other places where employers offer below-median salaries are St. Louis (11 percent less) and Seattle (6 percent less).