What is a corporate travel expert and how to become one

Key steps to become a corporate travel expert

1. Explore corporate travel expert education requirements

   Most common corporate travel expert degrees

   Bachelor's

   68.7 %

   Associate

   13.3 %

   Master's

   12.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific corporate travel expert skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GDS	33.91%
   Amadeus	30.46%
   Reservations	13.64%
   Booking	5.84%
   Customer Service	5.08%

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3. Complete relevant corporate travel expert training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New corporate travel experts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a corporate travel expert based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real corporate travel expert resumes.

4. Research corporate travel expert duties and responsibilities

   • Negotiate contracts, book event/meeting space; manage corporate housing for independent contractors, including RFP's and ROI's.
   • Book domestic and international reservations for air travel.
   • Handle top VIP travel clients.
   • Assist clients with booking flights, and hotels, coordinating tours and purchasing insurance.

5. Apply for corporate travel expert jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a corporate travel expert job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams