Academic Field Trips and Venuefind Consultant (Travel Management)
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TL;DR
Academic Field Trips and Venuefind Consultant (Travel Management): Coordinating complex academic group travel and sourcing venues and accommodation with an accent on logistical coordination and supplier negotiation. Focus on managing multi-component bookings, ensuring commercial viability, and maintaining strong relationships with academic institutions.
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom (Onsite)
Company
is a global, award-winning business travel management company and part of The Portman Travel Group.
What you will do
- Manage and deliver academic field trip enquiries during peak academic periods (September–April).
- Coordinate large, multi-component group bookings involving flights, rail, accommodation, coaches, and tours.
- Source and book venues, conferences, and group accommodation outside of peak periods.
- Negotiate rates, terms, and contracts with academic and venue suppliers for commercially sound solutions.
- Work with Sales and Account Management to grow academic business and strengthen client relationships.
- Deliver professional proposals within agreed SLAs and achieve individual performance KPIs.
Requirements
- Experience in group travel, field trips, or managing complex group bookings.
- Proven commercial hotel contracting and negotiation experience.
- Strong understanding of the academic sector and its specific travel operational needs.
- Excellent logistical coordination and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of booking financials and commercial practices.
- Location: Must be based in Manchester, United Kingdom
Nice to have
- Knowledge of GDS and rail booking systems.
- Experience using venue booking systems.
Culture & Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement and a designated day off for your birthday.
- Unlimited refer-a-friend bonus of £1000.
- Corporate discounts on hotels and airlines.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and internal Staff Awards.
- Bright, energetic, and fast-paced environment committed to diversity and inclusion.
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