Destination Sport ExperiencesGroup Travel & Event ManagerDuration: 14 Months Maternity CoverThis hybridrole is based in our Adelaide office, you must live within a commutable distance.Destination Sport Experiences, through its’ global sports travel brands Marathon Tours & Travel and Sportive Breaks cater for those who want to participate in the very best cycling and running events across the world. All three brands offer tours, travel packages, and guaranteed entry to marathons, cycling events around the world, together with VIP hospitality access to many of the top professional cycling events as well as managing travel programs for mass participation events on behalf of charities, companies and groups throughout the year. We are a proud partner of many of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and work closely with major sports events organisers across the globe. The team behind Destination Sport Experiences regularly participate in running and cyclingevents, as well as helping to manage events and support our clients on their journey through each event, so we understand the needs of those travelling with us. https://www.marathontoursandtravel.com.au/ http://sportivebreaks.com.au/We are looking for an experienced Group Travel and Event Manager to help grow and manage our event portfolio. This role is heavily focussed on TCS Sydney Marathon, and the international travel partner program.As our Group Travel & Event Manager and will be responsible forManaging Strategic third party partnerships; bids, contracts, relationships, reporting.Managing Key Supplier relationships; strategic partnerships, operational & commercial (hotels, attractions, etc).Building & Managing Programs; multi-layered agreements, design & delivery, retail opportunities & packages.Product Procurement; providing brief of products required (ie hotel, cruise, venue).International Travel Partner (ITP) Relationship Management and communication.Marketing Oversight; campaign development & delivery for strategic partnerships.Lead Generation; identify large commercial opportunities.Attend strategic domestic events; host & deliver.Exceed client expectations through the delivery of high-standard programs by offering, professional and on-time/on-budget delivery.Manage inbound team, Operations Executive & Product Manager.Assist Product Manager to create and manage hotel relationships, help to negotiate contracts and lodging P&L process for tour packages & partner programs.Management of profit and loss for key eventsRegularly review existing contracts to ensure we are receiving the best rates in the market.Review processes for inventory setup and sales, and reporting.To be successful within this role, our ideal candidate will:Have working experience within a similar role within the travel industry(sports travel experience would be highly desirable)Have a passion and knowledge of our core offering of endurance sports including marathons, triathlons and cycling events would be highly advantageousPrevious team management experience would be highly desirableDemonstrate strong industry knowledge with a focus on hotel operationsHave the ability to make strategic decisionsDevelop and maintain strong supplier relationshipsPossess excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to communicate to a variety of stakeholders both internal & externalBe a self starter with the ability to manage own workloadPossess previous experience with evaluating hotel contracts and negotiating mutually beneficial agreementsDemonstrate a strong understanding of group and Individual travel booking processesBe passionate about providing top level customer servicewith a focus on exceeding client expectationsBe detailed and highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure and tight time constraintsDemonstrate a strong understanding of budgets, contracting process and procedures.Show knowledge of operations for hotels, venues, ground suppliers, and other elements that form a successful programShow logistical / geographical knowledge of destinations & accessBe computer literate with strong IT skills: especially with Microsoft packages (Excel, Word,)Be willing to travel domestically & internationally per business needsSo if you have a passion for sports, and are looking for your next challenge, take a look and get in touch we'd love to hear from you!
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