Corporate Travel Consultant Role at BCD - Sabre GDS in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role sits squarely in the corporate travel management niche — a specialized, resilient segment of the travel industry dominated by a handful of global players. BCD Travel, with $22.9 billion in 2024 sales and 15,000+ staff, is a top-3 global TMC, making this a genuinely prestigious employer for travel professionals.
Skills developed:
- Advanced GDS Sabre proficiency — one of the most in-demand technical skills in the travel industry globally
- Corporate travel policy management and client consultancy
- Regulatory compliance (DOT, TSA, visa/passport logistics)
- Client relationship management across multinational accounts
Compensation: No salary is disclosed, which is a mild yellow flag. For a corporate travel consultant in Australia with 3+ years of experience, market rates typically range from AUD 55,000–75,000 annually depending on account complexity and shift patterns. Candidates should benchmark against this range during negotiation.
Green flags: Permanent full-time role with a global Fortune-level employer; structured Sabre training provided; inclusive culture language; genuine remote/hybrid flexibility; wellbeing tools included in the package.
Potential considerations: Rostered shift flexibility suggests some unsociable hours may apply. Career progression within a large TMC can be strong — paths lead to senior consultant, team leader, account management, or operations roles. This is a solid platform for anyone serious about a long-term corporate travel career.
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Travel Consultant, Corporate
This is a full time permanent position with BCD Australia
If you are based in Sydney NSW, then this role is hybrid
As a Corporate Travel Consultant, you are the face of our company. You'll communicate and respond to requests for current and new clients, helping them travel smart and achieve more. Do you communicate effortlessly and have customer service at heart? If so, then you may be a great fit to work with BCD Travel's corporate clients to support them with their travel requirements.
As a Corporate Travel Consultant, you will:
- Search and confirm travel reservations for our corporate clients, using various forms of communication including phone, email, and live chat
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of client travel policy and consistently provide consultation to the customer
- Fulfill all requests regarding necessary regulations (DOT, TSA, passports, visas, etc.)
- Provide the client with required industry information, such as low fares, exchange costs, and penalties
- Seek opportunities to review operational processes and commercial relationships with clients to provide suggestions for improvement
About you:
- Proven experience as a travel agent, with a minimum of three (3) years' experience working for a travel management company managing corporate travel arrangements
- Mid to advanced level skills in GDS Sabre – dedicated training in Sabre is also provided
- Willingness to flex from time to time on roster start and finish times
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Solid working knowledge of the travel industry, policies, procedures, and processes
- Must have full working rights in Australia
What we offer you:
At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list — we make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.
You'll be offered:
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
- Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
- A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
- Travel industry professional perks and discounts
- An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
About us:
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings, and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD's leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.
Get to know us:
- https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/
- https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/
- https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/
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We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about a role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at [email protected].
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