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Manchester, Greater Manchester
  1. Reservations, Tour Operator, Business Travel
  1. Permanent
27135GTH1

Are you an experienced travel professional with a passion for creating seamless, complex travel experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We're looking for a Tour Specialist to join a dynamic Touring team, supporting a portfolio of clients with their travel and tour logistics. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with travel management experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, with a clear development path towards becoming a Senior Tour Specialist.

The Role

As a Tour Specialist, you'll take ownership of smaller touring accounts, managing everything from travel bookings and itineraries to supplier negotiations and detailed tour documentation. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers and the wider Touring team to ensure every journey runs smoothly, accurately and to the highest possible standard.

The Role duties:

  • Managing travel requests and bookings for a portfolio of touring clients
  • Creating detailed logistical itineraries and tour movement sheets
  • Managing travel arrangements and keeping systems and records fully up to date
  • Creating professional PowerPoint presentations for artist hotels
  • Completing GDS and PNR tasks and maintaining accurate tour files
  • Negotiating competitive supplier rates to maximise savings and value
  • Working closely with Senior Tour Specialists and management for guidance and support
  • Delivering a highly personalised service and ensuring every detail is taken care of

Experience required:

  • At least 2 years' experience in travel management, ideally within touring or entertainment
  • Previous GDS experience, preferably Galileo
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
  • Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-moving environment
  • A genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively

The Package:

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee discounts
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Service-based holiday entitlement
  • A clear development pathway towards Senior Tour Specialist

Interested?

Please follow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. For any questions please contact Gemma on 01619236120 or gemma@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

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