Client Service Team Lead Position - India

Client Service Team Lead | Remote | Luxury Travel We are a remote-first, globally distributed team and welcome applications from exceptional candidates around the world.

Hiring decisions are based on experience, capability, and alignment with our standards not geography About Ascend Ascend helps founders, investors, and executives book international business and first-class flights at unbeatable rates- often 30-80% below retail.

We combine proprietary booking methods with 24/7 white-glove concierge service to make premium travel seamless.

We've grown from 12 to 66 people in just over a year, backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, and 5x'd our revenue year-over-year.

We're at $22M+ ARR and growing fast.

Our mission is to democratize premium travel and make first class accessible to those shaping the world.

Our clients- founders, investors, and executives from venture capital, family offices, private equity, and beyond- expect exceptional service delivered with speed, accuracy, and sophistication.

The Role We're looking for an experienced luxury travel professional who combines search expertise, exceptional client communication, and leadership to deliver five-star service at scale.

You'll lead a team of Client Service Members while personally handling VIP and high-complexity clients.

You'll own the complete client journey from intake through delivery, coach your team daily, and ensure every interaction reflects Ascend commitment to effortless luxury.

What you'll do: Client Service & Optimization Personally handle VIP, B2B, Investor, and Premier clients requiring industry experience and escalation tactics Master complex travel optimization using award programs, creative routing, and premium fare strategies Build polished quotes with clear reasoning, value explanations, and trade-off analysis Maintain 95%+ SLA adherence and 98%+ quote accuracy across your team's work Team Leadership Lead and coach 3-5 Client Service Members with daily feedback and real-time problem-solving Supervise all client searches and communications during your shift Run weekly team reviews to improve search quality and communication Identify when team members need support or are ready for more complex work Operational Excellence Ensure seamless handovers between teams and shifts Collaborate with Ticketing and Trip Fulfillment on bookings and confirmations Propose search optimizations and training improvements Handle escalations with empathy and confidence What You Bring Must have: 3+ years in luxury travel, premium concierge, or high-touch client service Deep proficiency in Sabre GDS: you are comfortable searching for flights, reading and applying fare rules, and finding creative routing solutions that others might miss Experience with airline mileage programs and award travel booking methods Excellent written communication- your quotes are clear, polished, and reflect luxury standards A track record of meeting 95%+ SLA or quality standards Leadership or mentoring experience- you've coached others, even informally Calm under pressure- you prioritize effectively when requests pile up Nice to have: Background in luxury hospitality or high-end concierge services Experience with VIP or high-net-worth clients Familiarity with workflow tools, mileage platforms, or CRM systems Passion for travel and miles & points optimization You don't need to check every box - if you have 80% of the skills and the drive to learn, we want to hear from you.

Why Ascend Clear growth path Your progression: Client Service Team Lead Concierge Manager Senior Manager Associate Director.

We promote from within based on performance.

You're not just executing- you're helping shape how Ascend Client Service function scales globally.