Corporate Travel Specialist

About the role

Five Hotels and Resorts is looking for a Corporate Travel Specialist in Dubai. The role manages end-to-end travel for Directors, senior management and C-suite executives, including visas, bookings and billing, and works closely with travel agencies, visa providers, airlines and hotels. The position suits someone who takes ownership, delivers with precision and can work flexibly outside normal office hours.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end travel for all stakeholders: flights, hotel reservations, airport transfers, itineraries and special requirements.
• Respond quickly to travel requests and handle disruptions, itinerary changes and urgent requests with speed and accuracy.
• Oversee the visa process: applications, renewals, appointments, documents and submissions, with knowledge of USA, UK, Schengen, China, UAE and other destinations.
• Build relationships with travel agencies, visa providers, airlines and hotels to secure efficient service and good commercial terms.
• Manage the monthly travel billing cycle: invoice reconciliation, accruals, invoicing through SAP Ariba and follow-up with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate travel records, visa trackers and financial documentation, and act as the main point of contact for travel enquiries.
• Support urgent travel needs outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Improve travel processes and the overall travel experience.

Required profile

• Diploma or certificate in a travel-related discipline (IATA qualification preferred).
• At least 3 years in corporate travel, executive travel or hospitality travel coordination in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing travel for Directors, executive leadership and C-suite executives.
• Experience with travel management companies and external partners, and with travel billing, accruals and invoice reconciliation.
• Excellent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Flexible, service-oriented and able to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when needed.

Required skills

• Knowledge of international visa requirements and airline fares, hotel contracting and booking platforms.
• Working knowledge of SAP Ariba or similar procurement and invoice systems is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational, time and stakeholder management, and meticulous attention to detail.

Candidates apply through the company's careers page.