Danny Wimmer Presents · 7 hours ago
Travel Manager
Danny Wimmer Presents is a company that creates unforgettable experiences through music festivals. They are seeking a Travel Manager to oversee all logistics related to travel for their events, ensuring seamless travel experiences for staff, talent, and vendors while managing vendor partnerships and travel contracts.
Responsibilities
Negotiate preferred hotel rates, staff room blocks, and multi-year agreements for all DWP festivals and corporate travel
Secure optimal inventory and amenities for staff, talent, and vendors, ensuring consistency across markets and seasons
Manage hotel contracts, cutoff dates, attrition terms, amendments, and ongoing rate audits
Oversee hotel bookings for all festival staff, including accurate rooming lists, on-site changes, and 24/7 support during event weeks
Partner with Festival Producers and Operations to forecast room needs, adjust allocations, and improve check-in/out flow
Collaborate with Business Development to maintain relationships with CVBs, city partners, and hotel sales teams to secure availability during peak periods
Develop and maintain relationships with airline, rental car, and transportation partners to secure preferred pricing, contract terms, and perks
Evaluate and negotiate corporate travel programs that support both festival operations and year-round travel needs
Track usage trends and contract performance to leverage volume-based incentives
Implement systems or tools that streamline booking, reporting, and approval workflows
Manage all hotel and travel-related invoices, payouts, post-event audits, and reconciliations
Partner closely with Finance to ensure accuracy in budgeting, POs, and departmental allocations
Serve as the primary liaison with Jampack for hotel bundle packages, ensuring accurate inventory, pricing, and marketing integration
Coordinate cross-departmentally to align package offerings with festival timelines, fan needs, and on-sale strategy
Review performance data and collaborate on improvements that drive revenue and guest satisfaction
Develop and maintain internal travel policies, SOPs, and guidelines to ensure consistency and cost control
Qualification
Required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Ability to meet urgent deadlines
Ability to shine under pressure
Passion for music
Proactive and highly organized
Skilled in guest service and operational efficiency
Preferred
5+ years of experience in travel management, hotel contracting, tour/festival logistics, or related roles
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in securing hotel or travel-related agreements
Experience working in live events, festivals, or touring environments
Excellent organizational and data-management skills; experience with travel platforms or booking tools is a plus
Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and provide rapid support during event periods
Exceptional communication skills and a hospitality-minded approach
Benefits
PTO
Sick days
Medical/dental/vision/401k benefit
Company
Danny Wimmer Presents
Danny Wimmer Presents is an independent festival producer.
Funding
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