Global Travel Specialist

If you are a travel management professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in St. Louis, MO/ Sidney, OH you will execute strategic initiatives across international markets that are critical to the success of Copeland’s global travel program, manage corporate travel policies and monitor traveling activity, and oversee the global travel program in all world areas. The Global Travel Specialist is a dedicated resource to coordinate efforts regionally and globally and assumes overall accountability for the success of the program. The goal is to ensure employee travel is safe and organized according to company policy. 

AS A GLOBAL TRAVEL SPECIALIST, YOU WILL:

• Develop, communicate and implement the Copeland Global Travel program, including continued support and coordination after implementation
• Track service configurations, technology used (OLBT), IATAs, and GDS in use by location, including consolidation of global data
• Introduce and implement products, technologies, and processes to strengthen and enhance the overall travel program
• Implement systems/procedures to help drive compliance
• Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen program and further reduce total cost
• Work closely with Copeland Global Security to ensure traveler security and risk management
• Assist in developing strategies and tactics in response to industry changes and trends
• Work with Copeland HR and Finance to evaluate and manage travel policies
• Service provider and travel program management 
• Conduct quarterly reviews with Copeland Corporate suppliers
• Establish key performance indicators for all service providers and ongoing performance management
• Measure and benchmark program performance

WHO YOU ARE:

You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make necessary adjustments. You follow through on commitments. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.

REQUIRED EDUCTION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years Travel Management/travel agency or Airline Industry experience
• Travel system experience (such as AMEX GBT, Concur, GetThere or similar systems)

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• GDS (Global Distribution System) Certification
• Travel and Tourism experience 

Flexible Work Schedule – Remote Work Option and Core Hours
This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week and a core hour schedule.You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we
serve the needs of our customers.

 

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

 

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri
Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. 

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionall