Athletics Travel Manager, College Coaches Skills Camp

TKO•Remote - North Carolina, SC

1d•$45,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

The Account Manager, College Coaches Skills Camp (CCSC), is a virtual position that will serve and oversee the complex management and execution of individual and administrative travel for CCSC. This position will be heavily involved in domestic air, hotel and rental car needs. The primary focus of this position is individual travel needs; however, there will be occasional annual group hotel needs. The ideal candidate is a creative and analytical thinker with strong project management skills and demonstrates exceptional organizational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multitasking skills and excellent time-management.

Requirements

Proven record of successful relationship building and maintence
Knowledge of Sabre or similar GDS
Knowledge and experience of the airline industry
Individual and group booking experience and knowledge
Understanding of visa and country legal document requirements
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

Responsibilities

Manage client relationships (both internal and external) as it relates to work assigned.
Ability to manage a high volume of individual air, hotel and rental car needs along with hotel credit card authorization needs prior to coaches arrival to camps.
Provide emergency and after-hours service to travelers, especially during peak client event months
Coordinate communication of traveler itineraries and changes with client staff.
Know and properly use: airline terminology, codes, fare basis, airline rules and tariffs, resource guides, books, and industry contacts.
Know and understand how to book hotels (both individual and groups) as well as an ability to handle and manage credit card authorizations prior to coaches arrival for camps
Know and can book rental cars when needed
Accurately and timely data management.
Remain informed of all airline rules and regulations and current affairs.
Maintain a professional working relationship with the clients while representing the Company.