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The VIP Travel Consultant is responsible for accurately and efficiently handling incoming requests via multiple channels (i.e., phone, email, chat) and is the primary point of contact for the traveler or arranger that provides active travel consultation on business travel details. This position performs at an expert/senior level and demonstrates an extensive understanding and applicability of all areas in the travel industry.  This role will be required to interact with Visa’s Travel Management Company (TMC), and use their technology and systems to perform the duties of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a trusted advisor by offering informed and insightful recommendations which provide the best traveler experience in each situation

• Arrange standard and complex domestic and international travel reservations for executives including air, rail, hotel, and ground transportation

• Strong understanding of Visa’s travel policy and can appropriately guide and consistently provide consultation for all travel requests

• Responds to requests (phone, email, chat) promptly, completely, and professionally

• Excellent knowledge and application of travel supplier rules

• Maintains, actively communicates, and seeks expansion of current knowledge of the state of the various travel industries supported

• Provides required industry information, such as low fares, exchange costs and any associated penalties

• Can fulfill all requests regarding necessary regulations (DOT, TSA, passports, visas, etc.)

• Resolves complex problems/escalations including non-standard and multi-destinations, ticket exchanges and complex fares for all travel

This is a remote position. A remote position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a Visa office location. Remote positions may be required to be present at a Visa office with scheduled notice.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.