Head, Travel Consultant

Company Description

Our client is a market-leading African energy company operating across several key markets including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zambia. The organization plays a significant role in the trading, supply, and distribution of petroleum products, supported by a strong logistics network and an expanding retail footprint.

As part of its growth strategy, the company is building a world-class commodity trading platform alongside a robust downstream trading operation, with the ambition to become a reference-grade African energy platform within the next five years. To support its expanding operations and cross-border activities, the company is investing in institutional capability, operational excellence, and strong corporate support functions.

Job Description

The Head, Travel Consultant will oversee and manage all corporate travel operations across the organization. The role involves developing and implementing efficient travel management processes, coordinating complex local and international travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with company policies, and optimizing travel costs while delivering a seamless travel experience for employees and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in corporate travel management, travel consulting, or a related role, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Proven experience managing complex international travel arrangements for senior executives.
• Strong knowledge of global travel regulations, visa processes, and airline operations.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating travel contracts.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple travel requests simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and crisis management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in travel management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

• Lead and manage the organization’s corporate travel function, including planning and coordinating domestic and international travel for employees and executives.
• Develop and implement travel policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure efficiency, cost control, and compliance.
• Coordinate flight bookings, hotel reservations, visa processing, travel insurance, airport transfers, and other travel logistics.
• Manage relationships with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and other service providers to secure competitive rates and high service standards.
• Oversee travel budgets and monitor travel-related expenditures to ensure cost optimization.
• Provide strategic oversight for complex travel arrangements involving multiple countries and tight schedules.
• Ensure timely processing of travel documentation, including visas, permits, and related regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain systems for tracking travel schedules, itineraries, and travel documentation.
• Address and resolve travel disruptions, emergencies, and last-minute changes effectively.
• Provide guidance to employees on travel policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Prepare periodic reports on travel activities, cost trends, and vendor performance.
• Continuously review and improve travel management processes to enhance efficiency and traveler satisfaction.