Entertainment Talent and Event Specialist – Sabre Preferred at BCD Travel Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Source hotel availability based on event specifications. Provide properties, pricing, and anything else needed to the client to help make their decision.
• Track budget registrations and approvals.
• Negotiate hotel rates and contracts.
• Manage hotel deposits and payments.
• Manage day-to-day rooming lists for all groups.
• Maintain existing and create new relationships with vendors globally.
• Utilize and leverage client-preferred hotel agreements in negotiations.
• Ensure technology data integrity.
• Track and report hotel room nights, spending, and issues.

Requirements:

• Sabre Proficiency, preferred.
• Prior event and/or travel experience with high-end clientele.
• Knowledge of entertainment event types and associated considerations.
• General knowledge of the entertainment and celebrity environment.
• The drive to keep up in a very fast-paced environment.
• The ability to stay organized and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Networking skills and can build relationships with vendors.
• A calm demeanor while working through high-pressure situations.
• Agency experience in travel, meeting, or event management is a plus.