Travel Specialist - Touring

TAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical and Dental insurance

Enhanced employer pension

Service-based holiday entitlement

Job summary

TAG provides high-touch, personalised travel and event management services to top clients and executives. The Tour Specialist will fulfil requests for smaller tour accounts, plan itineraries within budgets, and manage bookings with attention to detail and personalised service.

This role offers a clear development path toward a Senior Tour Specialist, within a collaborative team focused on accuracy, efficiency and excellent client experience.

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level or higher OR equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• 2+ years travel management experience, preferably in Touring.
• GDS experience, preferably Galileo.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil all requests for TAG’s smaller tour client accounts.
• Formulate logistical itinerary plans within client budgets and create tour movement sheets ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
• Respond to queries and book travel arrangements, keeping all relevant records accurately updated.
• Design and create detailed PowerPoint presentations for artist hotels.
• Action and complete GDS and PNR tasks, TAG Desktop files, and any other applicable system tools or software implemented at TAG.
• Negotiate best rates from suppliers to maximise savings, reduce client expenditure and increase company profitability.
• Seek assistance and guidance from Senior Tour Specialists and Touring management teams as appropriate.

Skills

Travel management experience

Client-focused service

Education

Degree level or higher

Tools

Galileo

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAG provides high-touch, personalised travel and event management services to the biggest names on the planet, as well as top C-suite executives and award-winning productions. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and complexity of travel, and we are committed to uncovering solutions to get our clients where they need to be, feeling ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for a fun, ever-changing and challenging environment, TAG is the answer. Whether you are a highly experienced professional or this is the first step in your career, our doors are open to everyone with an ambitious attitude, a genuine spirit and teamwork mindset.

Tour Specialist Overview:

The Touring team aims to deliver comprehensive and high-quality services to its clients.

The Tour Specialist has responsibility for the fulfilment of TAG’s smaller touring client accounts, managing all tour and travel logistics in accordance with company and client policies. This position ensures the highest possible standards are always delivered with a personalised and individual approach to each client.

The role of Tour Specialist works within a wider development plan with the aim of progressing to become a Senior Tour Specialist.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Fulfil all requests for TAG’s smaller tour client accounts.
• Formulate logistical itinerary plans within client budgets and create tour movement sheets ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
• Respond to queries and book travel arrangements, keeping all relevant records accurately updated.
• Design and create detailed PowerPoint presentations for artist hotels.
• Action and complete GDS and PNR tasks, TAG Desktop files, and any other applicable system tools or software implemented at TAG.
• Negotiate best rates from suppliers to maximise savings, reduce client expenditure and increase company profitability.
• Seek assistance and guidance from Senior Tour Specialists and Touring management teams as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Education to Degree level or higher OR In lieu of education – equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• 2+ years travel management experience, preferably in Touring
• GDS experience, preferably Galileo
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience TAG Perks:

• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Service-based holiday entitlement

We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. To express your interest in the role, please send your updated CV to [e-mail].