Tour Manager

Bonita Travel and Tours; Islamabad Capital Territory; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel management company in Islamabad is seeking a Tour Manager to ensure smooth operations on the road. Responsibilities include coordinating travel arrangements, managing tour finances, and serving as the primary contact with venue managers. The ideal candidate has experience in tour management, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role is crucial for the successful execution of events and ensuring a seamless experience for all involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in tour management or a closely related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage complex itineraries and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working in a fast-paced, travel-intensive environment.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors, promoters, and venue staff to ensure smooth show operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements (flights, ground transportation, hotels) in collaboration with travel agents and other team members.
• Manage tour finances, including budgeting, expense tracking, and reconciliation of incoming and outgoing funds.
• Serve as primary point of contact with Venue Managers and Promoters.
• Ensure safety and timely arrival of the band and crew to venues and hotels.
• Prepare day sheets and communicate daily schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Budgeting skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

The job of a Tour Manager is to ensure that life on the road runs smoothly for everyone involved. This includes getting the band safely to venues and hotels, managing money coming in and going out, and coordinating with Promoters and Venue Managers. Responsibilities also include working with Travel Agents to book flights, ground transportation, hotels, etc., and preparing day sheets that outline the schedule (departure times, show times, soundcheck times, travel after the show, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements (flights, ground transportation, hotels) in collaboration with travel agents and other team members.
• Manage tour finances, including budgeting, expense tracking, and reconciliation of incoming and outgoing funds.
• Serve as primary point of contact with Venue Managers and Promoters; liaise with Tour Bus Drivers, Tour Coordinators, Production Managers, Tour Accountants, and Road Crew.
• Ensure safety and timely arrival of the band and crew to venues and hotels.
• Prepare day sheets and communicate daily schedules, show times, soundchecks, and post-show plans to the tour team.

Qualifications

• Experience in tour management or a closely related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage complex itineraries and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working in a fast-paced, travel-intensive environment.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors, promoters, and venue staff to ensure smooth show operations.

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