Destination Sport Experiences

Group Travel & Event Manager

Duration: 14 Months Maternity Cover

This hybrid role 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 cycling events, 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 for

• Managing 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 events

• Regularly review existing contracts to ensure we are receiving the best rates in the market.

• Review processes for inventory setup and sales, and reporting.