Corporate Travel Manager

Department Summary
Our human resources teams partner with the innovators driving DISH’s unique brand of creative ambition. From identifying and developing the company’s deep pool of talent to negotiating the evolving legal landscape, our employees across HR bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company and their own careers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for a Corporate Travel Manager to join our HR Operations & Travel Team. The responsibilities will fall under the following categories:

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  Create strategic policies and programs for DISH travel program
• Manage a team of in-house travel agents; delegate work assignments.
• Ensure all travel arrangements and operations are confirmed for all travelers.
• Assist with travel issues, including after-hours issues.
• Resolve any problems with travel or accommodations by using protocol and communicating with all relevant parties.
• Negotiate all air, hotel, parking and car rental contracts and monitor compliance.
• Manage travel & expense policy
• Manage vendor relationships, including travel management company.
• Manage travel related escalations as needed in support of the team
• Prepare periodic travel reports.
• Provide a high level of customer service to travelers.
• Responsible for hiring, performance appraisals, terminations, and other related human resource activities.
• Manage credit card programs, charges, and reimbursements.
• Maintains travel industry knowledge and conducts research to ensure appropriate customer service and problem solving.
• Partner with key stakeholders (e.g. event planning, etc.) to help execute company strategy and support strategic initiatives
• Continuous improvement for the travel program.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
A successful Corporate Travel Manager will have the following:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; and 5 years of experience in managing a corporate travel program; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge in Concur Travel system, Galileo and/or Sabre
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience supporting an enterprise travel program
• Demonstrated partnership skills with key stakeholders

Salary Range

Compensation: $80,000.00/Year - $110,000.00/Year
Benefits
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.