Athletics Travel Manager, Michigan Athletics

On Location; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

On Location is seeking an Account Manager to provide athletic travel support for the University of Michigan, delivering the highest level of service to coaches, athletes, and staff. The role requires reliability and punctuality with both domestic and international travel experience and is on site five days a week at the University of Michigan.

You will arrange air, hotel, and car bookings, manage group travel, and handle exchanges, invoicing, and program benefits while maintaining excellent

Qualifications

• Proficient in Sabre GDS with preferred five years travel agency experience.
• Air, car, and hotel booking experience.
• Knowledge of airline exchanges, individual and group pricing records.
• Knowledge of general office PC-based programs, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to produce accurate work under stress of ticketing deadlines.
• Fast thinking and professional customer service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and communication skills.
• Proven competence in managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.

Responsibilities

• Handle vacation coverages occasionally for other schools.
• Arrange all aspects of athletic individual travel including GDS domestic and international air, hotel, and car bookings.
• Arrange all aspects of athletic team travel including group contract air, group hotel block, and charter bus bookings.
• Calculate and perform exchanges including group and individual travel, both domestic and international.
• Manage group hotel and bus invoicing to meet monthly deadlines.
• Understand Anthony Travel Group Airline Benefits.
• Understand Anthony Travel Preferred Bus and Hotel Programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers via phone and email correspondence.

Skills

Sabre GDS

Air bookings

Hotel bookings

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Who We Are

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Who We Are

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO, a global entertainment, sports, and content company.

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivalled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO, a global entertainment, sports, and content company.

THE ROLE

The Account Manager provides athletic travel support for the university, providing the highest personal service to coaches, athletes, and staff members. The ideal candidate is dependable, and punctual with domestic and international group and individual travel experience. On site five days/week at the University of Michigan.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Handle vacation coverages occasionally for other schools.
• Arrange all aspects of athletic individual travel including GDS domestic and international air, hotel, and car bookings.
• Arrange all aspects of athletic team travel including group contract air, group hotel block, and charter bus bookings.
• Calculate and perform exchanges including group and individual travel, both domestic and international.
• Manage group hotel and bus invoicing to meet monthly deadlines.
• Understand Anthony Travel Group Airline Benefits.
• Understand Anthony Travel Preferred Bus and Hotel Programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers via phone and email correspondence.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required Education And/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in Sabre GDS with preferred five years travel agency experience.
• Air, car, and hotel booking experience.
• Knowledge of airline exchanges, individual and group pricing records.
• Knowledge of general office PC-based programs, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to produce accurate work under stress of ticketing deadlines.
• Fast thinking and professional customer service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and communication skills.
• Proven competence in managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.

CORE VALUES

As The Leading Experiences Company In The World, We Strive To Be The Most Innovative And Passionate — The Best Of The Best. We Uphold These Values In Our Quest For Excellence

• out ahead: We move with boldness and urgency, taking smart, calculated risks to push boundaries and lead the future of sports and entertainment. We play to win, driven by the relentless spirit of a challenger and the discipline of a champion.
• oh sh*t! content and experiences: Excellence is our baseline. Whether we’re creating content, delivering unforgettable moments, or enabling them from behind the scenes, we bring passion, energy, and precision to everything we do. Everyone contributes to the impact—on our fans, our businesses, and each other.
• one unstoppable team: We’re one team—driven by purpose, not divided by silos or egos. Collaboration is our competitive edge: we share openly, support consistently, and win and lose together to amplify our impact and strengthen our culture.
• open minded: We lead with curiosity—always open to learning from one another and valuing different voices and ideas. Embracing a range of experiences and perspectives allows bold ideas to flow more freely, and that’s when great work happens.
• own the outcome: We own our actions and outcomes—following through, holding ourselves to a high standard, and earning trust through consistency and delivery. We play it straight—we do what’s right, even when no one’s watching, because integrity wins every time

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 401k plan.

On Location is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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