Director of Travel & Events (Onsite)

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TeamBuilders has a unique career opportunity for an experienced Director of Travel & Events to join a local travel agency in Fresno, CA.

The Director of Travel & Events will possess a strong background in the Travel, Events & Hospitality industry developing large scale events and travel coordination for both leisure and corporate travelers. This role will collaborate closely with event & travel partners such as tour operators and related suppliers within the industry to successfully coordinate heavily detailed itineraries and event elements & schematics.

The ideal candidate for the Director of Travel & Events will come with at least 5+ years’ experience within a leadership role managing international & domestic travel planning as well as event development & management within the hospitality/travel industry. This opportunity will be an excellent match for someone who is passionate about creating memorable and meaningful events and travel experiences.

The Director of Travel & Events position is being offered on an Direct Hire, Full-Time basis onsite Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Additional hours and international as well as domestic travel will be required. A valid US Passport will be required prior to international travel.

Company offers a positive & dynamic work environment, competitive benefits package and salary of up to $95K yearly to start, depending upon experience.&

The Director of Travel & Events Daily Responsibilities to Include:

• Leading, mentoring and managing the events team ensuring professional growth and high-quality results
• Establish and maintain departmental operational procedures to streamline processes and improve upon efficiency
• Manage the planning, development and lead multiple large-scale destination events
• Develop detailed event plans including timelines, programming, event schedules, budgets and itineraries
• Coordination with suppliers and travel partners ensuring all necessary resources and inventory items are available and secured within timeline
• Collaboration with multiple internal departments to ensure efficiency of all related event and travel details
• Provide detailed and time sensitive communications to travelers and partners
• Additional related duties as required

The Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications of the Director of Travel & Events:

• Must possess 5+ years’ experience in event and travel planning within the travel/hospitality industry
• Advanced software skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Travel Software such as Sabre, Apollo or Galileo in addition to Event Management Software such as ClearEvent, Cvent, etc.
• Effective leadership skills and experience
• Impeccable detail orientation, prioritization, organizational, time management and planning skills required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced environment with a superior level of accuracy & efficiency
• Professional communication skills (Verbal, Written & Interpersonal)
• Dedication to delivering high-quality results and exceeding traveler’s and event attendee’s expectations
• Ability to travel internationally & domestically and must have a valid US Passport prior to traveling internationally

If you are ready to join a dynamic team of travel & event professionals and would like to be considered for the Director of Travel & Events within this excellent organization, please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate review. Apply Directly!

Please Provide Your Responses to the Following in Cover Letter/Email:

• Your availability to interview and begin working full-time, onsite in Fresno, CA
• Detailed description of your experience with Event Planning & Travel Coordination within the travel/hospitality industry and how it directly relates to the duties of this role
• Any additional information that will showcase your ability to successfully perform within this role

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES - SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE IN FRESNO, CA (Not Remote, Not Hybrid)

A Cover Letter & Resume are required for consideration

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.