Business Travel Consultant (German speaking)

Welcome to DGI!

With offices in Manchester, Ireland, Germany and the USA, DGI is a full-service Travel Management Company (TMC) specialising in the humanitarian, academic and not-for-profit sectors. We are proud, passionate and mindful in our work and about what we do, and we hold these as our Company Values.

As leaders in the Charity, Academic, Humanitarian, and Not-For-Profit sectors, we provide dedicated support to our clients to help them fulfil their missions to make a difference. Our DGI Study Trips (DST) division specialises in educational group travel, working in partnership with Colleges, Universities and other education providers, to tailor bespoke study experiences and travel itineraries to inspire students outside of the classroom.

It's an exciting time to come and join us!

Our Operations Team provide a high-level service to Academic and Charity clients to support them in their vital work around the globe. We are currently recruiting for experienced Travel Consultants (German-speakers) to join the team . You will receive comprehensive training covering all elements of the role including our reservations systems and processes. In return you'll receive some fantastic benefits:

Attractive salary plus OTE bonus (uncapped, links to performance)
31.5 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising to 32.5 days after 1 year service
Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
Opportunity for combination of office and home working
Employee Assistance Program
Healthcare Cash Plan
Excellent opportunities for progression
Discounted staff travel
Pension
Life Assurance
Season ticket loan
Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Requirements

Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken) is essential
A passion for travel with demonstrable energy and self-motivation
Experience dealing with high volumes of email and call requests processing complex travel bookings
Previous experience working as a Business Travel Consultant
Good GDS knowledge - Galileo preferable but training can be given
The ability to achieve individual and team targets

If you are interested in the German Business Travel Consultant role and meet the requirements outlined above, then please do get in touch. Hours of work are 8.45am - 5.30pm (1 week), 8am - 4.45pm (1 week), 7am - 3.45pm (1 week) Monday - Friday, and your rota will involve one weekend day every six weeks (with a day off in lieu midweek). The role may be based at either our central Manchester office on a hybrid pattern (3 days in the office), or from home (UK).

We are committed to supporting flexible working, where feasible, in alignment with the requirements of the role and the business.

Please visit our company LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgi-travel/ to learn more about us and what we do.

PASSIONATE - We're driven to help make the world a better place, creating dynamic partnerships with our customers and an environment for our people to thrive.

BOLD - We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo to deliver outstanding results.

MINDFUL - We prioritise sustainability, ethical practices, and responsible travel, ensuring that our service leave a positive and lasting impression.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and value difference, and treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless of background.