Travel Executive (MICE/Business Events)

Global Travel Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel and event management firm in Singapore is seeking a Travel Operations Assistant/Executive. In this role, you will coordinate travel arrangements and manage the logistics of business travel events. The ideal candidate has a passion for travel and events, with strong communication and organizational skills. Experience in event management or the travel industry is preferred. Flexible hours and potential travel are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management, travel, or hospitality is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel logistics, including bookings and visas.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection and catering.
• Provide administrative support for event registration and management.

Skills

Event management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-focused

Team collaboration

Tools

GDS system (Sabre)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Travel Operations Assistant/Executive (BEE)

The candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our business travel events team, ensuring the seamless execution of events and travel arrangements from start to finish. Your role will involve a variety of tasks, including:

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating travel logistics, including flight and hotel bookings, transportation, and visas

• Managing event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and audio-visual equipment

• To provide administrative / operational support to the department including assisting with event registration and attendee management, creating invoices, collecting deposits and balance payments from clients.

• To handle queries, requests & feedback from clients with utmost efficiency and professionalism.

• Build and maintain good working relationships with internal departments and external clients.

• To perform any other function as deemed necessary by your immediate superior or management in relation to your function.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for events and travel, and a strong attention to detail. You should also possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Pre-requisites

• Candidates with related experience in event management, hospitality, travel and / or airlines industry preferred

• Well versed in GDS system (preferably Sabre) and Microsoft Office

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Customer-focused and good team player with collaborative mindset to drive best outcomes

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel as and when required