Athletics Travel Manager, Southern Methodist University

TKO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Role and What You’ll Do The Account Manager serves the athletic department for Southern Methodist University, overseeing the complex management and execution of collegiate team and administrative travel. The position is based on-site at the university but is a representative of Anthony Travel, a division of On Location.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Meet ticketing deadlines.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with the clients while representing the Company.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed