Travel Assistant

Manpower hiring for Travel Assistant jobs in Torrance, CA, US

We are hiring for a Travel Assistant. 

Work Schedule:  M-F 8am-5pm.

Salary range $18-20/hr.

This position requires processing a high volume of travel requests while meeting travel policies, guidelines and budgets to deliver efficient travel arrangements for staff. This position will be working with the travel team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Process travel arrangements for field and office staff.
• Reconcile employees’ assignments, collect final travel receipts and documents.
• Review and verify travel invoices and receipts.
• Coordinate with travel agencies, hotel sales representatives, and rental car representatives.
• Multitask in answering phone calls and processing travel arrangements in a timely manner.

• Associates degree, bachelor’s degree in business, a plus
• 2 years of customer service or retail experience or in an office environment
• 2 years of Travel Coordinating and/or Industry experience, a plus
• Great customer service skills
• Understanding of travel policies and regulations
• Knowledge of the travel industry

• Ability to manage vendor relationships
• Negotiation and analytical skills
• Able to analyze problems and critical thinking.

• Excellent both verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Ability work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, web browsing, networking, etc.)
• Working in a team office environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.