Travel Assistant

Provides direct support to team members for business travel arrangements by analyzing and making decisions for the most efficient and cost-effective means of business travel in accordance with the Travel Policy. Includes performing all related job functions that are created from these travel arrangements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for booking company travel arrangements as outlined in the company’s travel policies and guidelines.  Determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of business travel by researching and analyzing travel requests and making appropriate decisions for travel, meeting both time constraints and expense control guidelines.  Work closely with department heads and executive committee members for guidance on out of policy situations.

Commercial airline flights for individual, and groups, and charter flights.

Hotel reservations.

Rental car reservations.

Communicate travel information in a clear and timely manner to team members and vendors.

Responsible for creating and maintaining profiles in the airline reservation system.

Accurate and timely entry into database and filing of travel reservations.

Support the department by booking large group travel for Distribution Operations, Store Install, Store Design, Motorsports, Real Estate, Human Resources, etc.
Researches and analyzes hotels in new markets for team member use. 

Negotiate discounted rates.

Establishing a method of payment (i.e. CLC lodging, Control Pay, Direct Bill, etc.).

Adheres to Legal Department contracting process for all agreements.

Files contractual agreements in appropriate department files.

Order CLC cards for team members as requested by corporate management. Assists in maintaining the hotel list on TeamNet with current and accurate information.

All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

Advanced typing skills

Advanced spreadsheet, word, excel and database skills

Able to multi-task

Works with minimal direction, considerable internal and external contacts

Has excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer service oriented

Organizational skills are a must. Uses time wisely, detail oriented. 

Desired:

Advanced Sabre computer reservation system experience and continuing education in the travel industry related to applications for corporate travel

Knowledgeable in aviation software

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.