Senior Entertainment Travel Agent

TAG USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG USA in Los Angeles, CA seeks a dedicated Senior Tour Specialist to manage touring client travel, craft detailed itineraries, and deliver cost-effective solutions that meet client preferences and budgets. You will collaborate with global teams and vendors to arrange air, hotel, and ground arrangements to the highest standards.

Candidates need 5+ years in a travel agency, strong GDS (Galileo preferred), deep knowledge of airfares and reissues, and experience handling VIP/entertainment clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within a travel agency.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of airfares, contracted fares, ticketing, and reissues.
• GDS experience (Galileo preferred).
• Versed in booking flights, hotels, and have a good understanding of published airfares.
• Experience handling VIP, entertainment clients, and/or group travel (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage touring client travel requirements, while anticipating and understanding individual client preferences and needs. Analyze all inquiries and requests received from clients and decide on the best options to offer. Formulate logistical itinerary plans to deliver practical travel solutions, ensuring that budgets and specific requirements are met.
• Fully service all inquiries, requests, bookings, and ticketing with the highest standards and quality documentation. Ensure all air, rail, hotel, and/or other ancillary reservations meet company and client expectations.
• Report, investigate and resolve errors or/and client complaints adhering to the highest standards of customer service.
• Process complex reissues and pricing records accurately.
• Manage Quality Control (QC) procedures and tasks.
• Negotiate the best rates and deals from vendors to reduce client expenditure. Assess all potential revenue and income streams for maximum company profitability.
• Process administrative tasks including accounting queries from both the client and Finance department through to final reconciliation. Assess client credit levels, if applicable, and work in conjunction with the Finance department to ensure payments are received.
• Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, service level expectations and general standards of performance and conduct.
• Act as a Mentor to touring team by assisting in the development of skills and knowledge of TAG Touring policies and procedures.
• Retain accounts and agreements, ensuring the highest standards and levels of service are delivered at all times with a personalized and individual approach to each client.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

VIP client handling

GDS experience

Airfares & reissues knowledge

Travel itinerary planning

Vendor negotiation

Tools

GDS: Galileo

Job description

Position:Senior Entertainment Travel Agent

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Id:282

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Senior Tour Specialist

About the Company:

TAG provides high-touch, personalized travel and event management services to the biggest names on the planet, as well as top C-suite executives and award-winning productions. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and complexity of travel, and we are committed to uncovering solutions to get our clients where they need to be, feeling ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for a fun, ever-changing and challenging environment, TAG is the answer. Whether you are a highly experienced professional or this is the first step in your career, our doors are open to everyone with an ambitious attitude, a genuine spirit and teamwork mindset.

Senior Tour Specialist Overview:

We are looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Senior Tour Specialist who can support our growing touring department. As a Senior Tour Specialist, you’ll have a diverse and varied role. You’ll collaborate with our global teams to support company initiatives and uncover innovative solutions, while taking a proactive approach to your day-to-day responsibilities.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage touring client travel requirements, while anticipating and understanding individual client preferences and needs. Analyze all inquiries and requests received from clients and decide on the best options to offer. Formulate logistical itinerary plans to deliver practical travel solutions, ensuring that budgets and specific requirements are met.
• Fully service all inquiries, requests, bookings, and ticketing with the highest standards and quality documentation. Ensure all air, rail, hotel, and/or other ancillary reservations meet company and client expectations.
• Report, investigate and resolve errors or/and client complaints adhering to the highest standards of customer service.
• Process complex reissues and pricing records accurately.
• Manage Quality Control (QC) procedures and tasks.
• Negotiate the best rates and deals from vendors to reduce client expenditure. Assess all potential revenue and income streams for maximum company profitability.
• Process administrative tasks including accounting queries from both the client and Finance department through to final reconciliation. Assess client credit levels, if applicable, and work in conjunction with the Finance department to ensure payments are received.
• Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, service level expectations and general standards of performance and conduct.
• Act as a Mentor to touring team by assisting in the development of skills and knowledge of TAG Touring policies and procedures.
• Retain accounts and agreements, ensuring the highest standards and levels of service are delivered at all times with a personalized and individual approach to each client.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• In lieu of education, an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• 5+ years of experience within a travel agency (Required)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of airfares, contracted fares, ticketing, and reissues (Required)
• GDS experience (Galileo preferred) (Required)
• Versed in booking flights, hotels, and have a good understanding of published airfares (Required)
• Experience handling VIP, entertainment clients, and/or group travel (Preferred)

Experience TAG Perks:

We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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