Entertainment Talent and Event Specialist - Sabre Preferred

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Entertainment Talent and Event Specialist (Hybrid)
Full-time, based in Midtown Manhattan, NY – Assigned to Apple Entertainment Account

Are you passionate about television and film? Ready for exciting challenges in a team-oriented environment? Join us as an Entertainment Talent and Event Specialist within Apple (Entertainment). You'll expertly handle travel requests via various channels and ideally have Sabre Reservation System experience.

Your role? A pivotal one. You'll oversee accommodations for employees, crew, talent, and executives. Bridge global hotels to our clients, recommend perfect fits, negotiate rates, manage contracts, and ensure guest comfort. Events vary from 10 to 200 guests, demanding meticulous attention, adaptability, and privacy commitment. An extraordinary backstage pass to the entertainment world awaits.

As an Entertainment Talent and Event Specialist, you will

• 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

About you

• 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

About us

We are the Media & Entertainment division of BCD Travel, one of the world’s largest and most admired travel management companies. Leading artists, sporting teams, labels, media, and production companies have trusted us with their travel for over 40 years. We handle anything from managing travel for TV & Film productions, making sure that the artists and their entourage arrive on the red carpet on time, to transporting a football team internationally to a cup final at a moment’s notice!

BCD helps people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world’s best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority of our 10,000+ people work virtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves.

Learn more about BCD Travel.

Website – https://www.bcdtravel.com/media-entertainment/

Your life at BCD

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don’t just take our word for it! Hear why people join BCD and more about the great perks of Life at BCD.

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Entertainment Talent and Event Specialist is between $70,000 and $80,0000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.

Ready to join the journey? Apply now!

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.