As the Corporate Travel Manager, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Jazwares success. Your meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to navigate complex travel arrangements will help ensure that our employees have seamless and cost-effective travel experiences. By optimizing travel processes and managing travel vendors, you will play a key role in enabling our employees to focus on what they do best.
What you will do:

• Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements for employees attending global events, tradeshows, and meetings including flights, accommodations, and transportation via AMEX Global Business Travel Program.
• Manage and maintain relationships with AMEX Global Business Travel vendor services.
• Review and approve all travel requests in a timely manner through the AMEX Global Business Travel portal.
• Track and report travel expenses against budgets, identifying opportunities to minimize costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Oversee the booking of hotel blocks and communication reservation numbers for all large tradeshows and global events.
• Stay updated with global travel advisories and ensure compliance with all governmental travel restrictions and health advisories.
• Handle and resolve any travel-related issues or emergencies that arise, providing support and guidance to traveling employees.
• Maintain comprehensive records of travel data, expenses, and feedback to continuously improve the travel planning process.
• Collaborate with other departments to align travel arrangements with business objectives and employee needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities
Manages People: No
Working Conditions

• Environment: Office
• Extreme Exposures: None
• Schedule: Typically requires regular office hours, but will occasionally require attending calls with global counterparts outside of regular office hours
• Physical Requirements:
  
  • Lift up to 10 lbs
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, hear, and see frequently
• Travel Required: No

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, hospitality, tourism, or other related field preferred (or commensurate combination of experience and education)
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate travel management, ideally with a global company with 1000 employees
• Proven track record of managing travel for large-scale events and tradeshows
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with travel booking and expense management systems, specifically AMEX Global Business Travel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global company
• Multilingual a plus

What we offer:
At Jazwares, we believe in providing our employees with comprehensive and competitive benefits that support their well-being and overall satisfaction.
Base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for annual performance incentives may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, salary range may not apply to other states.
Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation, and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.
Working at Jazwares:
At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere, and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.
Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.
Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and let's shape the future of play together!
JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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