Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As a Travel Specialist, reporting to the Manager Travel, you will work closely with other members of our travel team to ensure that all travel requests are carried out efficiently and within established policies and guidelines. In our fast-paced team environment, the successful candidate will be self-motivated, organized and take pride in delivering a good level of service with attention to detail. A solid understanding of the travel industry is required. Your ability to identify and provide input/recommend improvements that can improve results for the team is part of the role.

What you will do:

• Arrange business travel for Empower managers and associates
• Resolve clients’ needs and preferences, such as schedules and costs, or seek assistance from more senior team members as needed
• Find fare and schedule information
• Calculate total travel costs
• Update and maintain itineraries for group travel
• Listen and be a trusted advisor by offering informed and insightful recommendations which provide the very best traveler experience in each situation, seeking input from senior team members or management as needed
• Share experience and standard processes with travel team members to enhance the quality and efficiency of customer support
• Analyze situation when problems arise to gain an understanding of necessary action needed and seek assistance as needed
• Enhance and maintain post travel cost summaries
• Collaborate and assist with general projects requested by senior management

What you will bring:

• 4+ years of corporate travel experience required with domestic and international reservations. 6+ years experience preferred.
• College degree in travel management preferred
• Possess a general level of confidence and technical skills
• Experience with the SABRE travel system required
• Experience working with online booking tools, including CVENT, Concur and TMC reporting packages
• General proficiency in MS Office applications with a preferred emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of ticketing rules and regulations, moderate to complex domestic fares, as well as general regional travel trends

What will set you apart:

• Positive attitude and a will to succeed
• High energy, innovative and results oriented
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Good organization skills and ability to prioritize assignments and deadlines under pressure, including attention to detail and analytical skills

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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