Athletics Travel Manager, Arkansas Athletics

Overview

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides access for corporate clients and fans to official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. The company is an official partner/service provider to over 150 rights holders and is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO).

TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, WWE, and PBR, and collaborates with major rights holders through IMG and On Location.
On Location operates globally in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role

THE ROLE

The Account Manager provides athletic travel support for the university, delivering high-touch service to coaches, athletes, and staff. The ideal candidate is dependable and punctual with domestic and international group and individual travel experience. This position sits on site at the University of Arkansas.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Arrange all aspects of athletic individual travel including GDS domestic and international air, hotel, and car bookings.
Arrange all aspects of athletic team travel including group contract air, group hotel block, and charter bus bookings.
Calculate and process exchanges for group and individual travel, domestic and international.
Manage group hotel and bus invoicing to meet monthly deadlines.
Understand Anthony Travel Group Airline Benefits.
Understand Anthony Travel Preferred Bus and Hotel Programs.
Provide excellent customer service to external and internal customers via phone and email.

This job description is not designed to cover every activity or duty and may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required Education And/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Five years travel agency experience preferred.
Proficiency in Sabre or similar GDS preferred.
Air, car, and hotel booking experience.
Knowledge of airline exchanges, and group and individual pricing records.
Knowledge of general office PC-based programs, including Microsoft Office 365.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to produce accurate work under deadlines.
Fast thinking and professional customer service skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.

Core Values

out ahead: Move with boldness and urgency, taking calculated risks to push boundaries and lead the future of sports and entertainment.
oh sh*t! content and experiences: Excellence is our baseline. We bring passion, energy, and precision to everything we do.
one unstoppable team: One team—collaboration is our competitive edge; we share openly, support consistently, and win and lose together.
open minded: Lead with curiosity; value diverse voices and ideas to enable bold ideas.
own the outcome: Own actions and outcomes with integrity and delivery.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan.

On Location is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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