Event Travel Manager
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Event Travel Manager
Navan - Business Travel Solutions & Expense Management
Navan - Business Travel Solutions & Expense Management
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Event Travel Manager
Remote (USA)
Department
Events
About the Role
The role will provide the highest possible level of Event Travel Management to key clients, General Manager, Global Head of Event Travel, Team Leads and the Event Travel Team overall. You will develop relationships across all areas of Reed & Mackay sharing best in class market knowledge of Event Travel and thus supporting clients’ key objectives in arranging events. The Event Travel Manager will ensure maximum revenue generation in all areas of Reed & Mackay Event Travel while always ensuring significant return on investment to the client
What You'll Do
As a primary client liaison of the Event Travel Department, you will further the vision and goals of R&M by providing outstanding support across the US.
Assist our travellers with best-in-class personalized travel support, by helping them resolve issues before, during, and after travel. This may require helping with basic cancellations, changes, and updates to hotel, flight, car, and/or rail bookings.
Provide accurate and detailed fare information for hotel, flight, car, and rail bookings, as needed.
Work closely with client contacts to understand and meet program objectives/outcomes.
Identifies clients' measures of critical success factors for project
Maintains thorough project documentation to ensure contract and documentation policy compliance (i.e., service agreements, SLAs, etc.)
Troubleshoot issues by regularly referring to our agent tools for guidelines on how to best assist the traveller.
Responsible for coordination of program planning from post-sale stage to final billing
Participate in regular team meetings to ensure you are up to date on new product launches, industry updates and exciting team initiatives and programs
Constantly improve your travel industry and platform knowledge so we continue to set the standard for best-in-class travel managers
Training in Navan/R&M Systems
Support Team Lead
What we're looking for
One to three years of Group Travel planning experience preferred
Professional oral and written communication skills required
Navan TravelXen knowledge is preferred with strong understanding of travel bookings.
Proficient MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Suites skills along with the technical aptitude to learn new technology
Client facing video calls for setup and project management required.
Knowledge of internal communication tools – Slack
Ability to multitask with a desire to resolve urgent matters as quickly and efficiently as possible.
An empathetic disposition with the ability to always maintain a professional attitude
Experience and ability to adapt and thrive in a hyper-growth environment
4+ years of GDS experience preferred Sabre including PNR building and ticketing, Amadeus and NDC preferred as well.
An independent thinker who can use available resources to troubleshoot issues and resolve customer inquiries.
Prior successful experience in developing and maintaining key client and Account Manager/Account Executive relationships
Proven record with strong customer service skills and strong CSAT positive outcome.
Reliable and flexible with an openness to working non-traditional shifts (early mornings, late evenings, and weekends)
An interest in travel with a basic understanding of world geography
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.
For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
Pay Range
$68,000
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$70,000 USD
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About Navan
Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the global AI-powered
business travel
and
expense
platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on.
See how Navan customers benefit
and learn more at
navan.com
.
Culture of Excellence
Our team is our competitive edge — a high-performance group of smart, driven people committed to winning together. This dedication to excellence is why we’ve been recognized as a
Best Place to Work by Built In
(2023–2026), a
G2 Best Global Software Company
(2025–2026),
Forbes Cloud 100
(2022–2025), and
CNBC Disruptor 50
(2022–2025). At Navan, we provide an environment where top talent excels, offering the autonomy and fast-paced trajectory needed to build a defining career and do the best work of your life.
Our Benefits
Navan offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family.
We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Navan’s success. To promote balance, we offer flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include connectivity and commuting support*, mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you’re based, our benefits evolve with you.
Workplace Policy
Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that’s sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others — that feel welcoming. In-office perks such as company-provided lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. Our employees work from the office four days a week. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.