Head Travel Consultant at a Market-leading African Energy Company - Deloitte Human Capital Consultanting

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client is a market-leading African energy company operating across several key markets including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zambia. The organization plays a significant role in the trading, supply, and distribution of petroleum products, supported by a strong logistics network and an expanding retail footprint.

They are recruiting candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Travel Consultant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Head Travel Consultant will oversee and manage all corporate travel operations across the organization.
• The role involves developing and implementing efficient travel management processes, coordinating complex local and international travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with company policies, and optimizing travel costs while delivering a seamless travel experience for employees and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related discipline.
• 7 - 10 years’ experience in corporate travel management, travel consulting, or a related role, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Proven experience managing complex international travel arrangements for senior executives.
• Strong knowledge of global travel regulations, visa processes, and airline operations.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating travel contracts.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple travel requests simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and crisis management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in travel management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information:

• Lead and manage the organization’s corporate travel function, including planning and coordinating domestic and international travel for employees and executives.
• Develop and implement travel policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure efficiency, cost control, and compliance.
• Coordinate flight bookings, hotel reservations, visa processing, travel insurance, airport transfers, and other travel logistics.
• Manage relationships with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and other service providers to secure competitive rates and high service standards.
• Oversee travel budgets and monitor travel-related expenditures to ensure cost optimization.
• Provide strategic oversight for complex travel arrangements involving multiple countries and tight schedules.
• Ensure timely processing of travel documentation, including visas, permits, and related regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain systems for tracking travel schedules, itineraries, and travel documentation.
• Address and resolve travel disruptions, emergencies, and last-minute changes effectively.
• Provide guidance to employees on travel policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Prepare periodic reports on travel activities, cost trends, and vendor performance.
• Continuously review and improve travel management processes to enhance efficiency and traveler satisfaction.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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