Manager – Travel Desk

  • Full-time

Company Description

SVF Entertainment is a leading media and entertainment company, with capabilities in Film and TV Production, Cinemas, Distribution, Exhibition, Digital Cinema, Music, New Media and OTT Video Streaming.

 

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities:

The Manager – Travel Desk will be independently responsible for all inhouse business travel requirements.

  • Book business travel (air, car rentals, hotel accommodation, etc.) through online sites, communicating itineraries and updated reservation information to relevant employee(s), with prompt online and telephone support.
  • Manage Business, Transit and Tourist Visas, travel insurances, and provide requisite support with other travel procedures whilst ensuring all reservations are completed and coordinated with internal teams in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate end to end travel arrangements, typically involving multiple changes and destinations.
  • Review and prioritize incoming travel requests in accordance with established standards and under the direction of the respective managers.
  • Review, vet and ensure approvals/payment of vendor invoices, bills and reimbursement claims.
  • Partner and coordinate with vendors, negotiate rates and drive corporate tie ups.
  • Independently draft, coordinate and follow-up on proposals for hotels, travel itineraries, all travel-relevant documentation.
  • Client / Corporate Guest Engagement and Management / Concierge services.
  • Prepare and maintain MIS & Records keeping.
  • Assist in planning and preparation of internal meetings, conferences and official functions and provide administrative support in coordinating requisite logistics for onsite & offsite events.
  • Overseeing performance, attendance, duty rosters, uniforms, overall functioning of office boys, housekeeping security.
  • Managing and stock-taking of office stationery and pantry inventory, vendor accounts, official expenses, bill payments and reimbursements.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualification & Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience in domestic and international travel coordination 

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

  • Sound written, verbal & interpersonal skills (English, Bengali & Hindi). 

  • Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills 

  • Proven ability to effectively interact with colleagues across all levels, multitask, prioritize workload and function under stringent deadlines. 

  • The ideal candidate would be proactive, curious and keen on learning.