Job DescriptionAs our first Travel Manager, you will design and lead the corporate travel program for Data Direct Networks. Travel is currently managed individually by employees; your mission is to support this activity to maximize budget efficiency, ensure traveler safety, and provide a seamless experience for our team. You will be the architect of our Travel Policy and the primary negotiator for our global travel partnerships.What You’ll DoPolicy Development: Support and maintain the company’s first formal General Travel Policy and define "reasonable" options for flights, hotels, and per diems.Vendor Negotiation: Build a Preferred Vendor program and negotiate corporate rates with airlines, hotel chains, and car rental agencies to secure better value than a standard retail customer.T&E System Management: Use our Navan program to control and report on bookings.Budget Optimization: Analyze travel patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities (e.G., sign fixed-rate deals with hotels near offices).Exception Management: Serve as the final approver for travel requests that fall outside policy, balancing business needs with fiscal discipline.Duty of Care: Establish protocols to locate and support employees during global emergencies or travel disruptions.Sustainability Tracking:



Measure the carbon footprint of company travel and recommend greener alternatives such as rail over short-haul flights.What we’re looking forFoundational Experience: 3+ years in corporate travel management or a high-level role within the hospitality/airline industry.Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze large datasets of receipts and bookings to identify waste.Diplomacy: Ability to diplomatically decline policy violations from senior executives while maintaining a strong ntract Fluency: Knowledge of hotel contract terms such as LRA and NLRA.Desired CharacteristicsSelf-Starter – Takes independent action to identify and solve problems and seeks out information to make decisions.Success / Achievement Orientation – Delivers quality results consistently and sets challenging goals.Problem Solving – Recognizes and addresses the root cause of issues with practical, realistic solutions.Innovative – Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.Data Direct Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

📌 Travel & Expenses Manager (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid