Job Details

The Company:

This exceptional full-service Events Agency are the leaders in providing creative solutions and delivery on end-to-end experiences domestically and internationally. They have a diverse range of clients from medical to fashion and everything in between. They are looking for an experienced Travel Manager to join their growing team.

Position Terms:

• Full-Time Permanent Role
• Working 3 days in office, 2 from home
• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 plus super

The Role:

The Travel Manager will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of travel arrangements for a variety of events both domestically and internationally. The Travel Manager will also be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to the Agency's clients.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Scheduling and flight planning for sales budgeting and pitches.
• Liaising with airlines for quotes, bookings, implementation of all group bookings.
• Managing and ticketing of all flight bookings.
• Tracking budget and spending of group flight costs.
• Working directly with the Event Managers and/or clients for optimal delivery of all travel services.
• Passport checks and visa applications.
• Ensuring accurate accounting for flight expenditure.
• Accurate input flight details to the company IT software.
• Hotel, car hire and other extension travel bookings as required.
• Issuance of Travel Insurance policies as required.
• Occasional travel within Australia and worldwide is required to support the events team onsite.
• Should time permit, assisting the events team as required.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have experience managing group travel bookings, ideally with experience within the events industry. Proficiency in software such as Galileo GDS, Amadeus, and/or AirTickets is essential for this role.

• Knowledge of event software eg EventsAIR, Swoogo and Stova is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in software such as Galileo GDS, Amadeus, and AirTickets.
• Experience with accounting software is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the MICE industry and suppliers.
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when required.
• Ability to work from the office 3 days a week.

For more information regarding event positions follow us on LinkedIn and/or Facebook at Apex Event Recruitment

If this role doesn't fit but if you are interested in Events positions in Australia, then please register your resume through our website:  www.apexeventrecruitment.com.au

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.