Travel Coordinator

At KNAPP (pronounced KaNop, not Nap!) "We Make Complexity Simple" by using cutting-edge technologies to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our clients. By leveraging the latest software, AI, and Robotics technology we are disrupting the logistics automation industry. We work with the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters right outside of Atlanta, GA. We specialize in dock-to-dock automation of the supply chain process for both B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer.) With over 4,000 people in our group worldwide we are different than most other supply chain automation companies in that over 25% of our solutions are software-based. We also reinvest 7% of our revenues in R&D ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Come help us change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The primary function of a Travel Coordinator involves finding and arranging appropriate modes of travel, such as flights and rental cars, as well as making reservations at the hotels, motels, or other forms of lodging. The logistical aspect of transporting groups of people from one location to another requires a great deal of planning and organization, and making arrangements is an essential part of a Travel Coordinator’s job responsibilities.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist, arrange, and/or approve flight, hotel, and vehicle bookings
• Research and identify optimal travel alternatives
• Make sure that travel complies with Knapp company policy
• Ensure we utilize vendor discounts established for Knapp or our customers to optimize savings in travel
• Ensure that travel information is accurate
• Communicate with employees, supervisors, and travel agencies with professionalism, clarity, and accuracy
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage multiple Outlook Inboxes and have an excellent level of organizational skills
• Understand complex logistical information and demonstrate high attention to detail
• Perform moderate clerical and administrative duties
• Serve as a back up to the Travel Manager in their absence
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the travel engine utilized (Worldspan)
• Conduct travel training and orientation to new employees when needed

Core skills:

• Experience with coordinating travel arrangements
• Outstanding interpersonal communication
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand and implement policies and regulations
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain and manage vendor relationships
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Office 365

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Customer Service
• Online reservation systems
• GDS experience (Worldspan)
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering