Head, Travel Consultant
Confidential Employer
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
About the Company
Our client is a prominent leader in the African energy sector, with a significant presence across Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zambia. They are deeply involved in the trading, supply, and distribution of petroleum products, leveraging a robust logistics network and a growing retail presence.
Driven by an ambitious growth strategy, the company is developing a state-of-the-art commodity trading platform and enhancing its downstream trading operations. Their vision is to establish themselves as a premier African energy platform within the next five years. To achieve this, they are committed to strengthening their institutional capabilities, driving operational excellence, and building strong corporate support functions.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head, Travel Consultant to lead our corporate travel division. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective management of all domestic and international travel arrangements for our employees and executives.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive travel policies and procedures, coordinating all aspects of travel logistics including flights, accommodations, and visa processing. A key part of your role will involve managing relationships with travel agencies and service providers to secure optimal rates and service levels.
This position requires a strategic thinker who can oversee complex travel itineraries, manage travel budgets, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. You will also play a vital role in resolving travel disruptions and continuously improving our travel management processes to enhance traveler satisfaction.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
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<p>This pivotal role is designed to lead and refine all corporate travel operations across our expansive organization. You will be instrumental in crafting and executing streamlined travel management strategies, ensuring seamless coordination of intricate local and international journeys. Your focus will be on upholding company policies, driving cost efficiencies, and delivering an exceptional travel experience for all employees and executives.</p>
Posted Date
March 20, 2026
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