Travel Executive (MICE/Business Events)

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

Job summary

A leading travel management firm in Singapore is seeking a Travel Operations Assistant/Executive to support business travel events. Responsibilities include coordinating travel logistics, managing event logistics, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates have experience in event management and excellent organizational skills. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Qualifications

• Related experience in event management, hospitality, travel, or airlines industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel logistics, including flight and hotel bookings.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection and catering.
• Provide operational support, assisting with event registration.

Skills

Event management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

GDS proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

GDS systems (preferably Sabre)

Job description

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
• Providing administrative / operational support to the department including assisting with event registration and attendee management, answering phone calls, creating invoices, collecting deposits and balance payments from clients.
• Handling queries, requests & feedback from clients with utmost efficiency and professionalism.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal departments and external clients.
• Performing any other function as deemed necessary by immediate superior or management in relation to the 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