Nykaa Hiring for Travel Manager at Mumbai Metropolitan Region Full Time

Overview:

The Travel Manager will oversee end-to-end corporate business travel management, internal

events/offsites, and group bookings for Nykaa. This role will focus on ensuring cost-

effective travel arrangements, negotiating competitive rates with airlines and hotels, and

providing a seamless travel experience for employees. The ideal candidate will have expertise

in both domestic and international travel management and be adept at utilizing Self-Booking

Tools (SBT) for managing corporate travel needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Travel Management:

• Manage all aspects of corporate travel, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and visa arrangements for both domestic and international trips.
• Ensure adherence to company travel policies and procedures, optimizing travel costs while maintaining comfort and safety for employees.

2. Vendor & Rate Negotiation:

• Establish strong relationships with airlines, hotels, and travel service providers to negotiate the best rates and corporate add-ons such as upgrades, lounge access, and flexible booking options.
• Continually review and renegotiate rates to maximize cost savings for the company.

3. Internal Events & Group Bookings:

• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for internal events, offsites, and group bookings, ensuring seamless logistics and accommodation management for large teams.
• Work closely with event planners and department heads to ensure smooth execution of travel arrangements for corporate events.

4. Policy Development & Improvement:

• Analyze monthly travel data and trends, publish detailed Management Information System (MIS) reports, and provide insights to optimize travel policies and processes.
• Regularly review and update travel policies, incorporating feedback and industry best practices to ensure relevance and compliance with business needs.

5. SBT Management:

• Oversee and manage the Self-Booking Tool (SBT) for employee travel, ensuring its effective use and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Ensure smooth integration of the SBT with travel policies and processes for efficient booking and management.

6. Travel Risk & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all travel-related regulations, including visa and immigration requirements, health and safety protocols, and travel insurance.
• Implement travel risk management processes to ensure employee safety, particularly for international travel.

7. MIS & Reporting:

• Publish monthly travel reports, highlighting key metrics such as cost savings, compliance, vendor performance, and policy adherence.
• Use findings from the MIS to recommend enhancements to policies, cost-saving measures, and process improvements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Corporate Travel Management, including both domestic and international travel.
• Skills: Strong negotiation skills with airlines and hotels, ability to manage relationships with vendors, and a solid understanding of travel policies and processes.
• SBT Expertise: Hands-on experience with Self-Booking Tools (SBT) and familiarity with corporate travel systems.
• Data & Reporting: Proficiency in data analysis, MIS reporting, and using data to enhance policies and decision-making.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with travel vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle multiple travel requests and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.