Sports Travel Executive
10 days ago
Croydon
Sports Travel Executive - Bespoke Packages for World-Class Events š Location: East Croydon (office-based, MonāFri) š° Salary: Ā£30,000 - Ā£40,000 (depending on experience) šļø Perks: VIP event access, supplier trips, hosting opportunities, luxury travel About Prestige Corporate Events Prestige Corporate Events is a luxury entertainment provider offering access to the most exclusive sporting and music events in the world. From Wimbledon Debenture seats to Monaco Grand Prix yachts, Champions League boxes, Glastonbury VIP glamping, and more - we design unforgettable experiences for businesses looking to entertain, impress, and retain high-value clients. Weāre now hiring a Sports Travel Executive to lead the planning and delivery of our international sports travel packages - a key role in the growth of our product team. Role Overview Youāll design, manage, and execute high-end travel experiences for major sporting events worldwide. This includes coordinating all elements of the trip - flights, hotels, transfers, hospitality, concierge services - and often attending events to host clients and oversee delivery on-site. Key Responsibilities āļø Create World-Class Sports Travel Packages ⢠Build and manage bespoke packages to events such as:, ⢠š Formula 1 (All Grand Prix weekends), ⢠ⳠRyder Cup, ⢠⽠Football World Cup, ⢠š Rugby World Cup š¤ Supplier & Partner Management ⢠Build strong working relationships with DMCs, airlines, hotels, and local partners, ⢠Negotiate the best rates while maintaining top-tier service levels š§¾ End-to-End Operational Delivery ⢠Coordinate all logistics, itineraries, and event-specific details, ⢠Be on-site at key events to host clients, resolve issues, and ensure VIP delivery šÆ Sales Collaboration & Product Packaging ⢠Work closely with the sales team to build packages that are commercially attractive and easy to sell, ⢠Create compelling itineraries and content that help drive conversions š Product Development & Innovation ⢠Stay ahead of market trends, event calendars, and client expectations, ⢠Recommend new destinations, formats, and offerings that keep us ahead of the curve What Weāre Looking For āļø Minimum 2 yearsā experience in sports travel, luxury events, or high-end leisure travel āļø GDS system experience (e.g. Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo) is essential āļø Strong knowledge of global sporting events and corporate client expectations āļø Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset āļø Clear communicator, confident with both clients and suppliers āļø Commercially astute with negotiation and margin awareness āļø Willingness to attend and host clients at events both in the UK and abroad Salary & Benefits š· Ā£30,000 ā Ā£40,000, depending on experience š Structured career development in a fast-growing industry šļø Regular access to VIP events and global hosting opportunities š¢ Office-based role (MonāFri) in a vibrant team just 1 minute from East Croydon Station Why Join Prestige Corporate Events? Youāll have the autonomy to build and run unforgettable sports travel packages - and the opportunity to experience the events first-hand while hosting our VIP clients. If youāre passionate about global sport, live experiences, and delivering excellence at every stage, we want to hear from you. š Apply now and be part of the team redefining luxury sports travel.