Global Travel Program Specialist

About Us

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
 

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Global Travel Program Specialist

Role Overview

The Global Travel Program Specialist will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our corporate travel and fleet programs across the globe. This position focuses on supporting business travelers, ensuring compliance with corporate travel policies, negotiating cost-saving opportunities, and improving overall program efficiency. The specialist will work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless travel experience, provide crisis management support, and maintain up-to-date travel guidelines and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for all travel-related inquiries and manage the Corporate Travel inbox.
• Oversee operational tasks with the third-party travel management company.
• Administer the corporate booking software, including account creation, reporting, and profile management.
• Analyze global travel spend, report on savings opportunities, and identify lost savings.
• Monitor compliance with corporate travel programs and policies.
• Develop recommendations for travel program improvements and lead their deployment through effective project management.
• Collaborate with Global Category Management teams to negotiate cost reduction programs with hotels and airlines.
• Create and deliver recurring training and communication for internal stakeholders on travel policies and best practices.
• Manage global vendor loyalty programs and report on their performance.
• Provide travel guidance and crisis management support, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk management programs.
• Maintain and update procedural documentation for the corporate travel program.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Global
• Reports to: Travel Program Manager
• Work Environment: Remote with potential travel as needed
• Team: Collaborates with internal stakeholders across various departments, including risk management, finance, and HR, as well as external travel vendors.

Qualifications and Profile

• Education: University degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in corporate travel program management or fleet industry.
  • Experience in Administration/Customer Service roles will also be considered.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (minimum B2 level) and Spanish, with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Customer service-oriented with a strong process-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and take on new challenges with resilience and adaptability.

Personal Attributes:

• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for program improvement and cost savings.
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis our greatest asset are our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.