Administration and Supplier Relations Assistant

Administration and Supplier Relations Assistant required by a specialist Group Tour Operator. A highly organised administrator would thrive within this crucial role at this award-winning tours and events company. 28K. Full or Part time.

Administration and Supplier Relations Assistant Responsibilities:

• Managing the flight component of customers travel arrangements.
• Coordinating group bookings, handling airline and air fare supplier communications, overseeing inventory, and managing name releases.
• Verifying accuracy of all details prior to flight bookings to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Ensuring flight ticketing deadlines are adhered to.
• Providing quotes and arranging personalized upgrades or itinerary adjustments as requested.
• Offering prompt support and assistance to both the Operations and Client Relationship Teams.
• Responding quickly to schedule alterations or disruptions, providing alternative solutions when needed.
• Maintaining regular communication with airlines and fostering positive relationships.
• Offering assistance to other teams and departments when necessary.
• Contributing to a team that supports the business in emergencies, even beyond standard working hours.
• Conducting research on flight routes and pricing for new program developments when needed.

Administration and Supplier Relations Assistant Skills and Experience required:

• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Possession of an undergraduate degree (or its equivalent)
• Familiarity with scheduled airlines and their systems used by tour operators is beneficial, but not essential.
• Solid computer skills, particularly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Quick to adapt and learn, articulate over the phone, able to work efficiently under pressure, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Administration and Supplier Relations Assistant Additional Info:

• 28K basic salary
• Hybrid working, London office.
• Full or part time will be considered (part time would need to be 5 shorter days)
• Education travel

If you would like to apply for this Administration and Supplier Relations Assistant role please send your CV with an accompanying cover note detailing your suitability to the role to mark@candm.co.uk ASAP