Head of Travel Agency ABB Intra Ltd.
ABB Travel Agency is a legal entity within ABB Switzerland providing travel services exclusively to some 8,000 employees of ABB in Switzerland for their worldwide travel requirements. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Travel Manager as head of this unit based in Zurich-Oerlikon who is interested in a challenging and demanding environment with expertise in global travel management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to lead the unit independently.
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Zurich, Switzerland
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Permanent, full-time
12.10.2012
Shared Services
CH52412267
Tasks
  • Define and implement work flow processes to run the travel agency in a lean and efficient way
  • Keep a continuous focus on quality systems as per ISO requirements
  • Ensure the availability of cost effective rates for the worldwide travel requirements of ABB in Switzerland at all times
  • Implement ABB group policies/guidelines in all matters within the Travel unit
  • Work closely with various functions and business units to meet their requirements
  • Continuously focus on proactive savings thru economical and efficient travel solutions
  • Implement and improve processes/systems to support traveling employees at all times
  • Implement efficient systems to support employees in transit in case of emergencies and ensure international SOS protection
  • Assume responsibility for the overall management of the unit within the approved budget

Requirements
  • Swiss Tourism Executive graduation or similar; preferably with a further education in business administration
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the travel industry or in a travel function in a global organization at senior management level with exposure to worldwide travel arrangements
  • Experience in motivating and developing employees in the team
  • Ability to interact and work with the senior management level
  • Fluency in German and English
  • Cross-cultural interaction, communication, and leadership skills
  • Excellent networking with airlines and airport authorities
Additional Information
ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. ABB is also able to provide a wealth of opportunity for personal development once you have completed your induction period, the aim being to assist you in attaining your career goals. Personalized development programs with targeted training measures will help you to enhance your skills continuously.

Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. A better world begins with you at www.abb.com/careers

ABB Switzerland Ltd.
Melanie Andorfer
Recruiting Specialist
Phone +41 (0)58 588 30 03

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated deadline.

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