Managing Director, Australia

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Managing Director, Australia (Hybrid)

Full-time, Australia

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all functions of Australia. These include operations, program management, technology, industry relations, finance, business development and facilities. You will be responsible for guiding the country General Manager and overarching responsibility in achieving goals related to client retention, employee satisfaction, profitability, quality service, preferred vendor maximization, technology implementation and business development for assigned business function.

As a Managing Director, Australia, you will

• Lead the country manager to achieve country and customer goals
• Lead and support in initiatives to define mission, vision, goals and strategic priorities for BCD Travel
• Perform expert-level qualitative and financial analysis
• Evaluate country's financial statements for accuracy or shortfall to budget, and work with General Manager to resolve discrepancies
• Oversee country General Manager's report on progress and performance of the country against budget and targets through presentation of financial information and business review
• Oversee new and renewal contracts negotiations with clients, airline vendors and GDS systems and support negotation process for the development of Service Level Agreements that are win-win for BCD Travel and the client
• Be the sponsor of policies, service standards and procedures (functional management process, functional business planning, escalation and authorization procedures etc.)
• Maintain current state of the art information relative to the airline and travel industries

About you

• Minimum 20 years' experience of corporate travel experience with at least 12 years of experience in a management role
• Strong knowledge of travel agency operations and global travel account management

About us
We’re a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world’s best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority of our 10,000+ people work virtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more about BCD Travel.

Your life at BCD

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don’t just take our word for it! Hear why people join BCD and more about the great perks of Life at BCD.

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

Ready to join the journey? Apply now!

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com