Head of Travel Sales: Velocity Black (Remote)

Recruiting: US Remote, United States of America

Head of Travel Sales: Velocity Black (Remote)

Head of Travel Sales: Velocity Black (Remote)

We’re excited to share that Capital One US has now acquired Velocity Black, a digital concierge company.  Take a look at the announcement here.

Velocity Black by Capital One harnesses the power of artificial intelligence, the warmth of human experts and the convenience of the latest interfaces to help high-performance people actualize the full potential of their lives. It's concierge, reimagined for the digital age.

By harnessing 24/7 chat, AI, and mobile payments, we help our customers do more and be more in the digital age. From access to the hottest restaurants to guaranteed upgrades at the world’s finest resorts. Make a custom request through the app and you will be chatting to our team within 1 minute, 24/7/365.

What unites us are the values we share: the relentless pursuit and celebration of excellence, actualizing the full potential of our lives, and impacting the world in a positive way.

Capital One provides a fast paced, dynamic environment where you can excel in your career. At Capital One, diversity, inclusion & belonging are valued at our core, sparking and enabling us to do good for our associates, customers and communities. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued.  We nurture an environment that attracts and develops talent from all backgrounds and experiences, and empower our associates to do great work by creating a culture of belonging that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas – and are routinely recognized as one of the best companies to work for.

We are looking for someone passionate about the hospitality industry with strong existing knowledge of what it takes to lead the most high-value-add concierge team. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, ambitious and determined person who wants to help elevate others through their career in the customer service and concierge space to the next level

This role will be leading our travel team, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing travel businesses. You will communicate with clients, suppliers, and training team members to provide best-in-class service to our members. You will curate special trips and ensure every detail is checked so that members have a stress-free travel experience and create memories that will last a lifetime. 

General Responsibilities:

• Provide high net worth individuals and clients with a variety of luxury travel services

• Curate trips from start to finish while providing best in-class recommendations, service, and quality of options.

• Use Global Distribution System (GDS) and other online travel tools to book and communicate with suppliers

• Work with global suppliers to ensure clients receive the best rates, perks, and service in the market

What we are looking for:

• Strong knowledge of the travel industry

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

• Clear verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines

• High level of intuition to anticipate and exceed client needs

• Flexible working hours - available to work on evenings, weekends and some holidays

• Experience working with high value requests 

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Certification   

• At least 5 years of experience coordinating travel 

• At least 5 year experience managing a travel sales team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Military experience

• At least 6 years of experience coordinating travel 

• At least 6 year experience in managing a travel sales team

• 8+ year of Global Distribution System (GDS) or other online travel tools experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and