Job Description

Voyzant Inc is Canada's fastest growing and most diversified wholesale travel consolidator working exclusively with travel agents, agencies and suppliers. Voyzant provides a broad range of services and solutions in technology, corporate travel, group travel and customized services through our brands Holidays by Voyzant, Hotels Voyzant and OnVigo by Voyzant. Our mission has always been to provide consumers with personalized service and reliable travel solutions for their travel needs.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the

Vice President - Industry Relations

will be responsible to develop and implement a complete strategic plan to expand Voyzant's operations globally using the Go Global Accreditation model facilitated by International Air Transport Association [IATA]. This position will require the candidate to have prior experience and knowledge in IATA Resolutions, systems, and New Gen Industry Settlement Systems functions. You will work towards ensuring the Company's operational success of being a global entity while complying with the IATA principles on the regulatory side and be responsible to strengthen relationships with the Travel Agency and Airline network internationally.

Responsibilities

Increase Voyzant's profile from a Canadian based company to a Global Entity by applying the International Air Transportation Association's (IATA) Go Global Accreditation model. Utilizing your prior experience and knowledge in implementing the New Gen Industry Settlement System (NGISS) in markets across the globe of which Go Global Accreditation is a subset will be an asset in achieving the Company's strategic plan. Further strengthen existing relationships with Airlines headquartered globally in order to negotiate content to be distributed in Voyzant's systems and elevate Voyzant's global presence Take leadership in Voyzant's operational plan in the distribution of the Airline inventories and content based on the neutral platforms and standards made available by IATA and its technology partners. These will include, Neutral Distribution Capability [ NDC], One Order, etc, which will make the distribution more efficient with customer centricity at the center. Create and implement a tactical plan to onboard business partners (ex. Agents) and Airlines globally in order to grow the business as a global entity and ensure operational success using your expertise of working with multiple agencies and airlines. Imparting and training the team at Voyzant Inc globally on the knowledge pertaining to IATA Resolutions, and navigation in IATA systems to extract useful reports, schedule important tasks, and efficient use of systems. Work alongside Voyzant's Legal team to draft customer and supplier contracts Responsible for leading, managing and developing an Industry Relations team as required.

Qualifications

Proven minimum of 15 years of professional international experience with Airline Industry knowledge and Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) operations. College or University Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, MBA from a recognized University in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent Prior experience working alongside Travel Agencies and Airlines globally is required Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Experience working with constituents of the supply chain such as Global DistributionSytems (GDS) Knowledgeable in various business functions such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, DataResearch and Interpretation, Revenue Management, and etc Experience in developing profitable long term competitive strategies and implementingvision Exceptional presentation skills and comfort in speaking publicly Excellent customer and relationship management skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Power BI Capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast paced environment Strong interpersonal, analytical and relationship building skills

Benefits for working with us:

No waiting period to participate in our Company benefit program that includes Extended Health, Medical, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Paid time off and company paid sick days Eligible for Bonus programs Pre-approved expenses paid by the Company
Thank you for your interest in working for our company. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $133,328.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person