Competitive salary & benefits package.
Location of Position: Newport Beach, California USA
Send Resume and References to: Craig T. Stevens, Sr. Vice President, CB
Richard Ellis, Inc. 5000 Birch St., Suite 9000, Newport Beach, CA 92660,
FAX#: (949) 757-4392, e-mail: [email protected]
Positions (2): National Account Sales Manager
Opening date: 1/22/99
Closing date: Open until filled.
Location: West Coast (USA)
Salary range: 45-55K + 10% bonus. Excellent benefits.
Contact info: Qualified candidates may confidentially fax their resumes
to Robert Samet (Executive Recruiter) c/o The London Associates, FAX# 310.207.4447,
TEL# 310.826.6060 ext. 216 for more detailed information.
Very well known travel company specializing in worldwide travel is expanding.
Some of the services they provide are corporate travel, leisure, meetings,
and international travel.
Position Description
(2) Account Manager Positions- for two large accounts
in two different locations. One account is in the Pasadena/Glendale
area (12 M annually in air volume) and the other is in Santa Ana area (over
12M).
Qualifications:
Person must be pro-active and be able to
manage a staff of 8-9 agents. Person can telecommute from their
home, but will need to go into the office a couple of times per week. Operations,
client services, people management is a big part of this position. Approximately
5 years experience in travel, with corporate travel management experience,
NOT LEISURE. Must be out of travel agency, not airlines
Position: Regional Sales Manager
Opening date: 1/22/99
Closing date: Open until filled.
Location: San Francisco, Chicago, Boston
Salary range: 50-60K + Commission
Contact info: Qualified candidates may confidentially fax their resumes
to Robert Samet (Executive Recruiter) c/o The London Associates, FAX# 310.207.4447,
TEL# 310.826.6060 ext. 216 for more detailed information.
(2) in San Francisco
(1) in Chicago
(2) in Boston
All are due to expansion. Must have corporate travel experience from travel
agency, second preference would be the airlines. MUST have the sales
reflected on resume.
Position: Managing Director Position
Opening date: 1/22/99
Closing date: Open until filled.
Location: Anywhere in the USA (telecommute option available)
Salary range: $80-90K (plus incentive comp)
Contact info: Qualified candidates may confidentially fax their resumes
to Robert Samet (Executive Recruiter) c/o The London Associates, FAX# 310.207.4447,
TEL# 310.826.6060 ext. 216 for more detailed information.
Qualifications:
Newly created position where the overall responsibility
will be for a select group of named multinational accounts. Person must
have a firm understanding of multinational account needs, strong business
and financial orientation, intangible product selling skills, entrepreneurial/self-starter,
ability to recommend, design, and deliver appropriate level of service.
Key to the hire is knowing trends in corporate travel management. This
is a great opportunity/next step for an account manager who has an account
(s) with multiple site locations.
Position: Travel Services Operations Manager
Reports to: Elaine Triggs, Travel Services Manager
Salary Range: $48,000 - $81,000
Contact: Please send resumes to Laura Turner, 1525 West W.T. Harris Blvd.,
Charlotte, NC 28288-0315.
Position Description:
Responsible for overal operations of the Travel Services group. Ensure
adequate staffing levels and skill sets are maintained. Develop unit plans,
goals, service levels, and key performance indicators and monitor progress
. Develop and maintain standards, policies and procedures for Travel Services.
Identify opportunities for team building that will increase efficiencies
in workflow within the department.
Position Requirements:
Must have an expert overall knowledge of the travel industry. Understanding
and committment to the continuous improvement practice. Must be proficient
in an airline reservation system (APOLLO is preferred). Successful candidate
will be able to build relationships with all levels of management. Proven
ability to effective plan, organize and implement. Negotiation skills are
essential. The ideal candidate would have experience managing a travel
services group.
Position: Travel Services Supplier Relationship
Consultant
Reports to: Elaine Triggs, Manager of Travel Services Group
Salary Range: $50,000 - $100,000, depending on level of experience
Contact: Please send resumes to Laura Turner, 1525 West W.T. Harris Blvd.,
Charlotte, NC 28288-0135.
Position Description:
Manage day-to-day realtionships with selected travel services suppliers.
Partner with internal customers and suppliers to identify cost savings
opportunities and increased efficiencies. Act as facilitator/liaison between
First Union and supplier(s). Monitor industry for changes in technology.
Develop new and innovative methods of working with designated suppliers
to ensure contract compliance.
Position Requirements:
A minimum of 5-7 years in a related field. College degree or industry
certification highly desireable. Excellent written and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead projects and work as a facilitator among
multiple business groups. Demonstrated success as a trouble shooter with
customers and suppliers. Broad working knowledge of product base. Sales
oriented and customer focused.
Financial Operations Analyst - Corporate Travel
Organization
Position Summary - Provides continuous interface and coordination
of travel related data and analyses to travel managers within the Corporate
Travel Organization. This position requires a global perspective and the
ability to acquire an in-depth understanding of the travel industry environment.
Minimum Desired Background:
Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field, plus
a minimum of 2 to 4 years experience. Alternate: 5 to 7 years relevant
experience, plus related education in accounting and/or finance.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of the travel industry, its suppliers
and emerging technology from a global perspective.
Manage projects which require financial analysis, industry assessment
and strategy formulation for various travel initiatives. Requires understanding
of strategic initiatives for both the Global Purchasing Organization and
the Corporation.
Conduct external benchmarking of travel programs to support Ñbest
in classæ measurements.
Plan, coordinate and negotiate the complex arrangement to support the
corporate card program globally (corporate cards, express cash and travelers
cheques; $ volume in excess of $450 million). Identify potential suppliers,
develop ÑPlan of Actionæ, obtain Client approval, define requirements,
perform financial analysis of financial offering, etc.)
Consult with customers, industry experts and senior management to develop
and update travel reporting to support the requirements of the corporationºs
managers, senior management and travel policy.
Familiarity with Corporate accounting structures and other accounting
practices and systems is desirable.
Requires fundamental understanding of the Corporationºs business,
a thorough understanding of business direction and specific business strategies
of the Business/Unit/Division supported.
Working knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and company
policy are a must.
Extensive understanding of financial databases and PC based financial
applications, working knowledge of quality principles, tools and techniques
to apply to business objectives is desirable.
Please fax resume to:
E.D. Schumacher
(336) 279-7573
Director, Corporate Travel
Purpose
Plans, organizes and manages executive and corporate travel procurement
strategies nationally and globally to achieve cost, quality and service
objectives.
Principal Accountabilities
Plans, organizes, and manages senior executive travel including coordination
of intensive itineraries with executive jet/charter services, ground transportation,
hotel accommodations, destination information to identify and fulfill special
needs of this group.
Develops and implements corporate travel procurement strategies nationally
and globally to achieve cost, quality and service objectives. Cultivates
and evaluates long-term, cooperative partnerships with suppliers on the
basis of price, as well as factors including traveler productivity, service
levels, value for money, reliability and timeliness of reporting information,
and traveler safety and security.
Identifies technologies and implements new approaches to streamline
the administrative aspects of travel and entertainment management, including
electronic ticketing, smart cards, automated travel booking products, corporate
intranet applications, and so forth. Measures the success of these initiatives.
Serves as the primary source of advice and assistance to the corporation
and its subs diaries in travel negotiation and policy enforcement.
Acts as a liaison with the Security Department to ensure travelers are
aware of potential threats to their security including terrorism, kidnapping,
crime and industrial espionage.
Principal Challenges
Ensures implementation of best in class travel services for senior travel
executives.
Evaluates and re-engineers corporate travel processes to improve quality,
reduce cost, and exploit emerging technologies.
Creates a framework for a successful global travel program including
systems to manage communication, data, and travel policies.
Minimum Desired Background
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or related discipline
8 to 10 years of directly related experience, gained in a fast-paced,
US multinational environment
Proven negotiation skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills and competency in basic financial
principles
Strong management skills, including process improvement and access to
benchmarking
Strategic approach, effective understanding and utilization of new technologies
Please fax resume to:
Janis Roche
310-374-1159
Procurement of Corporate Travel Services
Company: Major conglomerate in New York City with facilities
in many states
Position Description
Individual will be responsible for all the contract negotiation, rates,
conditions and selection, when needed, of airlines, car rentals, car service,
public transportation, hotels and conference centers utilizing the established
bidding process. This person will be responsible for a travel budget between
$65-90 million per year.
Requirements:
BA/BS
MBA preferred
Five to fifteen years experience in corporate travel
Thourough knowledge of the travel and hotel industry and ancillary services
Excellent professional image; ability to deal with top level management;
diplomatic and negotiating skills
Knowledge of electronic ticketing, computer skills, spreadsheets and
similar necessary tools
Time Frame: Position available immediately
Salary: $60-$79K
Contact: Bob Lebensold or Manuel Boado
Phone: 914.381.5555
Fax: 914.381.0811
