Senior Travel Consultant

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. Senior Travel Consultant – Hotel & Travel Coordination Location:

Webster, TX (Remote)

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Are you a travel operations expert with a passion for precision, vendor management, and customer satisfaction? Join World Kinect as a Senior Travel Consultant and take ownership of our hotel and travel coordination desk, supporting global aviation missions with seamless logistics and world-class service.

- Lead hotel, airline, and ground transportation arrangements for global aviation clients.

- Confirm and reconfirm all travel bookings with suppliers and vendors.

- Manage virtual card payments and ensure accurate billing through Conferma and Amadeus systems.

- Perform rate audits to ensure compliance with negotiated agreements.

Vendor & Process Management

- Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel, airline, and rental car vendors.

- Oversee hotel software tools, subscriptions, and commission programs.

- Implement and optimize hotel agreements and standardized procedures.

- Support strategic planning and forecasting for travel services.

Training & Support

- Serve as global training coordinator for hotel software and virtual card tools.

- Provide operational support to Trip Support teams across BGA and Commercial divisions.

- Assist accounting with invoicing concerns and resolve customer disputes.

Performance & Quality Assurance

- Monitor desk performance and report KPIs to senior management.

- Ensure consistency and excellence in all travel services delivered.

- Stay current with industry trends and participate in supplier events and workshops.

What You Bring

Experience & Expertise

- 3–5 years in travel coordination, aviation logistics, or hospitality operations.

- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

- Experience with Amadeus, Conferma, or similar travel systems preferred.

Skills & Attributes

- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability.

- Confident, diplomatic, and professional in high-pressure situations.

- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

- Self-motivated and adaptable to a dynamic, global environment.

Why World Kinect?

At World Kinect, you’ll be part of a global team powering critical aviation missions. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise drives operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Join us and help shape the future of global travel logistics.

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World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.