Sr Associate - Travel Desk

**Looking for a Workplace That Inspires You? Welcome to KC Overseas!** At KC Overseas Education, we don’t just provide jobs—we create opportunities for innovation, growth, and impact. As a thriving Multinational EdTech company with 11 global locations, we have a strong foothold across South Asia, South\-East Asia, and Africa, and we’re rapidly expanding worldwide. With our team of inspired 850\+ professionals, we are revolutionizing access to overseas education through cutting\-edge technology and unwavering expertise with our industry\-leading platforms coursefinder.ai and elanloans.com. Our mission? To empower students worldwide with seamless access to top universities, bridging the gap between aspiration and reality. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the global education space, this is where you belong! At KC Overseas Education, we believe work should be more than just a job—it should be an experience that challenges, excites, and rewards you. We’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Through our ever\-expanding global reach, we are shaping the future of overseas education—and you can be a part of it. **Why work with us?** Work\-Life Balance – We value productivity and well\-being equally. Global Exposure – International travel and exposure to diverse markets Unmatched Growth – Thrive in a rapidly expanding industry to reach your potential Recognition \& Rewards – A culture that values and rewards hard work Continuous Learning – Upskilling and development opportunities at every step Supportive Culture – Work in an encouraging, trust\-driven environment Stability \& Security – A long\-term career with a leading industry player Competitive Compensation – Because great work deserves great rewards Join us and experience a workplace where talent is valued, ideas are celebrated, and careers flourish. Be a part of KC Overseas—apply now! MIHAN New Office Campus Launch Video \- Here’s a short video to give you an overview of who we are and what we do: **Job Overview:** To efficiently manage and coordinate all travel\-related requirements of the organization, ensuring cost\-effective, timely, and seamless travel arrangements for employees while maintaining strong vendor relationships and adherence to company policies. **Key Responsibilities:** * Independently manage end\-to\-end travel desk operations. * Handle domestic and international ticket bookings (air, rail, and bus). * Coordinate hotel bookings for employees traveling on business. * Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors for all travel arrangements. * Plan and execute travel logistics for seminars, trainings, conferences, and company events. * Develop and maintain a strong network of travel vendors (ticketing, hotels, cab services) and negotiate competitive rates. * Ensure cost optimization and adherence to travel policies. * Maintain travel records, logs, and documentation. * Verify and process travel\-related expenses and coordinate with the accounts team for timely submission. * Prepare and share MIS reports related to travel and expenses. * Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in travel desk or travel coordination roles. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Good negotiation and vendor management capabilities. * Commercial awareness with a focus on cost optimization. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Knowledge of current trends and best practices in the travel industry. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Effective time management and organizational skills.