About the Role
FCM Meetings & Events is seeking an Event Travel Consultant to support the delivery of seamless, policy-compliant travel for live, virtual, and hybrid events. This role plays a critical part in coordinating flights, accommodations, and ground transport while partnering closely with event managers, planners, and attendees. You'll help bring global events to life through precision, collaboration, and exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Assist event attendees with booking flights, accommodation, and ground transportation in line with event travel policies
- Ensure accurate ticketing and adherence to event deadlines and restrictions
- Track and manage booking status for all event attendees
- Liaise between attendees and meeting planners to gain approval for exceptions, special requests, or deviations
- Maintain clear, timely, and accurate internal documentation within meeting management systems
- Deliver professional, customer-focused communication with clients, delegates, and internal stakeholders
- Respond to enquiries within agreed timeframes and ensure satisfaction with resolutions
- Support event-related and general administrative tasks to maintain business operations
- Communicate proactively with lead planners and project teams before, during, and after events
- Participate in training and development opportunities as directed by the Business Leader
- Maintain compliance with company policies and employment regulations
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive
Requirements
- Must have GDS experience; Sabre experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Previous experience in travel management, demonstrating high-touch service
- Experience in a service-oriented industry with a focus on customer relationships
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume work
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn, grow, and take ownership of outcomes
- Ability to remain calm and positive in busy or high-pressure situations
- Must have been with the company or current role for a minimum of 6 - 12 months and notify your leader prior to applying
Skills
- GDS experience
- Sabre experience
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Travel management
- Customer relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Task management
- Prioritization
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Location
- New York City, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 6-12 months
Education Level
- High school education required
Salary/Compensations
- $28.85 per hour plus commission/incentive earnings
Benefits
- Have fun
- Reward & Recognition
- Use your smarts
- Love for travel
- Personal connections
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
- Career growth opportunities
- Support for professional and personal development
- Giving Back program
- Paid Time Off (up to 15 vacation days, increasing to 20 after 2 years, 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, 8 holidays)
- Travel perks/discounts
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Employee Financial Wellness Services
- National/International Award Nights and Conferences
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, fertility care)
- Insurance (hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k program with partial match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Share Plan
- Global career opportunities
About the Company
- FCM Meetings and Events was born out of the evolution of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) family of brands.
- As one of the world’s largest travel agencies, Flight Centre’s footprint spans across 95+ countries and encompasses over 30 brands of corporate and leisure services.
- We’ve been in the event game since 1986, connecting people across the globe and bringing their visions to life.
- We pride ourselves in being able to offer a level of flexibility and customization that is not common amongst our competitors.
- Our people are out of the box thinkers and problem solvers, helping create memories that will leave a lasting impact.
- Our services include: Event Management (Live, Virtual & Hybrid Events), Event Travel, Event Technology, Venue Sourcing & Strategic Meetings Management.
Equal Opportunity
- Flight Centre Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees.
- We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.
- We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process.
- We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com
