Travel Consultant Group Athletics

Travel Placement Service; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Job summary

A leading travel agency in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Travel Consultant specializing in collegiate athletics travel. This hybrid position involves arranging travel logistics for teams, including air, hotel, and ground transportation. Ideal candidates will have experience with group bookings and GDS systems like Sabre. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in arranging athletic team travel.
• Knowledge of booking processes for hotels, air travel, and ground transport.
• Ability to provide emergency travel services.

Responsibilities

• Arrange all logistics for athletic team travel including air, hotel, and ground.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients while representing the company.
• Meet ticketing deadlines and manage approvals.

Skills

Athletic travel knowledge

Group booking experience

Exceptional communication skills

GDS experience (Sabre or similar)

Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

About the job Travel Consultant Group Athletics

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Travel Group Agent with knowledge of handling collegiate sports groups by booking air, hotel & ground. This position is on-site/hybrid for residents in the Los Angeles, CA area.
Competitive salary and generous benefits offered!

Description and skills needed for success:

• Arrange all aspects of athletic team travel, including group air, hotel block, and charter bus.
• Arrange all aspects of individual athletic travel, including GDS air, hotel, and car.
• Provide emergency and after-hours service to the athletics department.
• Obtain travel approvals and provide trip planners.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with the clients while representing the Company.
• Knowledge of Sabre or similar GDS.
• Knowledge and experience in athletics and/or athletics travel.
• Group booking experience and knowledge.
• Car and hotel booking experience.
• Knowledge of general office PC-based programs, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to produce accurate work under the stress of and meet ticketing deadlines.
• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.