Athletics Travel Manager, NCAA Ground Transportation

Who We Are:

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 unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
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 unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC, and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO, a global entertainment, sports, and content company.

THE ROLE


The Ground Transportation Account Manager position is primarily responsible for sourcing, contracting, and managing motorcoach transportation needs for the Anthony Travel/On Location NCAA Ground Transportation program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports, transportation, and event management, provide outstanding customer service, and be an enthusiastic professional. This person must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, anticipate event needs, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. They will need to be confident in negotiating terms and contracting sales with motorcoach vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit, review, and confirm motorcoach quotes.
• Maintain proactive vendor communication.
• Manage numerous concurrent trip needs and communications.
• Provide 24/7 support in select time periods.
• Create excellent collaboration and communication with all partners in the program.
• Oversee post-trip invoice completion and resolve discrepancies.
• Other duties as needed

Travel

Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule, and be available to travel for work, which may include extended work hours during nights, weekends, and holidays. This position will require less than 10% travel.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Positive attitude with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with clients, partners, and representing Anthony Travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in operations, travel, or ground transportation environments.

CORE VALUES

As the leading experiences company in the world, we strive to be the most innovative and passionate - the best of the best. We uphold these values in our quest for excellence:

• out ahead : We move with boldness and urgency, taking smart, calculated risks to push boundaries and lead the future of sports and entertainment. We play to win, driven by the relentless spirit of a challenger and the discipline of a champion.
• oh sh*t! content and experiences : Excellence is our baseline. Whether we're creating content, delivering unforgettable moments, or enabling them from behind the scenes, we bring passion, energy, and precision to everything we do. Everyone contributes to the impact-on our fans, our businesses, and each other.
• one unstoppable team : We're one team-driven by purpose, not divided by silos or egos. Collaboration is our competitive edge: we share openly, support consistently, and win and lose together to amplify our impact and strengthen our culture.
• open minded : We lead with curiosity-always open to learning from one another and valuing different voices and ideas. Embracing a range of experiences and perspectives allows bold ideas to flow more freely, and that's when great work happens.
• own the outcome : We own our actions and outcomes-following through, holding ourselves to a high standard, and earning trust through consistency and delivery. We play it straight-we do what's right, even when no one's watching, because integrity wins every time

COMPENSATION

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

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:
$45,000 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)
Hiring Rate Maximum:
$60,000 annually
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