Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Maritime Logistics Corporate Travel Management Ground Transportation Booking (Trades) Vendor Management Organizational Structure

Other Skills

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Ability To Meet Deadlines
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Time Management
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Detail Oriented
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Verbal Communication Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Degree qualified with at least 5 years' experience as a marine ticketing agent at a reputed travel agency or as an in-house agent at a shipping company managing crew travel
IATA certified
Proficient with Amadeus software and digital ticketing systems / online travel programs
Excellent communication, organization and time-management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines

Requirements:

Request quotations from marine travel agencies worldwide and negotiate the best prices
Arrange international visas and documentation for crew travel (crew change formalities, CDC document verification, OK TO BOARD, etc.)
Build relationships with new marine travel agents and negotiate favorable terms
Create and implement new ticketing strategies to reduce travel expenses and improve booking efficiency

GMS, Inc.

About GMS, Inc.

For more than 29 years, GMS has been an innovator and leader in the ship recycling industry, boldly facing challenges and finding sensible solutions. Established in 1992 in the USA, GMS is the world's LARGEST buyer of ships and floating offshore assets for recycling. With over 4,000 deals and offices and representatives in all of the major shipping and recycling markets worldwide, we are the only company in the world to offer end-to-end, high value, one-stop solutions to your maritime assets. GMS is also the FIRST and ONLY buyer to develop a comprehensive and value-driven Sustainable Ship and Offshore Recycling Program (SSORP) to meet the highest standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance( ESG) / Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the ship recycling industry. The GMS SSORP provides an opportunity to recycle ships at high quality, certified yards globally at the lowest cost possible. Think GLOBAL, Act LOCAL. Mobile Application: http://onelink.to/gms-app Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMS_Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmsleadership

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

This is a remote position.

We are looking for an experienced Marine Ticketing Specialist to join our team. This is a fully remote position ideal for candidates with a solid background in marine crew travel logistics. If you have a knack for sourcing the best travel deals and managing global crew travel arrangements, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Requesting quotations from various Marine travel agencies worldwide and successfully negotiating the best prices.
Arranging international visas and other documentation for crew travel such as crew change formalities, CDC document verification, OK TO BOARD paperwork, etc.
Building relationships with new marine travel agents and negotiating favorable terms.
Creating & implementing resourceful new ticketing strategies to reduce overall travel expenses and ensure more efficient travel booking procedures.
Arranging accommodation & transportation for crew members at arrival and departure ports.
Coordinating with global port agents on crew travel requirements.
Assist with corporate travel of in-house staff as needed.

Requirements

Degree qualified with at least 5 years’ experience at a reputed travel agency as a ticketing agent within the Marine sector OR as an in-house agent at a shipping company managing crew travel.
IATA certified.
Strong command over digital ticketing software & online travel programs.
Proficient working knowledge of Amadeus software is a MUST.
Ability to work independently and efficiently with thorough attention to details.
Excellent command over verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Flexibility with working hours if necessary to manage tight crew ticketing schedules
The scheduled date of joining is immediate for this position.