Touring Specialist

Travel Trade Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Enhanced employer pension contributed

Job summary

Travel Trade Recruitment seeks an experienced Tour Specialist to own smaller touring accounts, handling travel bookings, itineraries and supplier negotiations, ensuring every journey runs smoothly and to the highest standard.

You will collaborate with clients, suppliers and the Touring team to deliver detailed tour documentation, create professional presentations, and contribute to a clear development path toward becoming Senior Tour Specialist.

Qualifications

• 2+ years travel management experience, ideally touring/entertainment.
• GDS experience, Galileo preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint.
• Degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage travel requests and bookings for touring clients.
• Create detailed itineraries and tour movement sheets.
• Maintain up-to-date travel arrangements and records.
• Prepare professional PowerPoint presentations for artist hotels.
• Complete GDS/PNR tasks and keep tour files accurate.
• Negotiate supplier rates to maximise value.
• Collaborate with Senior Tour Specialists and management.
• Deliver highly personalised service with meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Travel management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

GDS (Galileo)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced travel professional with a passion for creating seamless, complex travel experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We're looking for a Tour Specialist to join a dynamic Touring team, supporting a portfolio of clients with their travel and tour logistics. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with travel management experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, with a clear development path towards becoming a Senior Tour Specialist.

The Role

As a Tour Specialist, you'll take ownership of smaller touring accounts, managing everything from travel bookings and itineraries to supplier negotiations and detailed tour documentation. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers and the wider Touring team to ensure every journey runs smoothly, accurately and to the highest possible standard.

The Role duties:

• Managing travel requests and bookings for a portfolio of touring clients
• Creating detailed logistical itineraries and tour movement sheets
• Managing travel arrangements and keeping systems and records fully up to date
• Creating professional PowerPoint presentations for artist hotels
• Completing GDS and PNR tasks and maintaining accurate tour files
• Negotiating competitive supplier rates to maximise savings and value
• Working closely with Senior Tour Specialists and management for guidance and support
• Delivering a highly personalised service and ensuring every detail is taken care of

Experience required:

• At least 2 years' experience in travel management, ideally within touring or entertainment
• Previous GDS experience, preferably Galileo
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-moving environment
• A genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively

The Package

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Private medical and dental insurance
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Service-based holiday entitlement
• A clear development pathway towards Senior Tour Specialist